Mathilda

At a Glance: Name: Mathilda – Meaning: mighty/strong in battle – Origin: Germanic (variant spelling of Matilda) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Mathilda is a Germanic name, a variant spelling of Matilda, that means "mighty in battle." You may see it explained as "powerful battle maiden," but that isn't accurate: the Germanic roots are just "might/strength" (maht) and "battle" (hild), with no "maiden" in them.

Meaning & Origin of Mathilda

Meaning: Mighty/strong in battle.

Origin: Germanic (variant spelling of Matilda).

A common claim: Mathilda means 'powerful battle maiden' Actually: 'Maiden' isn't part of the actual roots — the Germanic elements are just 'might/strength' (maht) and 'battle' (hild), so 'mighty in battle' is accurate, not 'battle maiden'.

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Mathilda

Mathilda peaked at #168 in 1883 (count 100), and by 2024 it had slipped to #4609 (count 30). If you're after a name with deep roots that you won't hear on every playground, this one fits.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mathilda mean?

Mighty/strong in battle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mathilda)

Is Mathilda a popular name right now?

Mathilda peaked at #168 in 1883 and is ranked #4609 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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