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At a Glance: Name: Mathilde – Meaning: mighty in battle – Origin: French (Germanic, form of Matilda) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mah-TEELD
Mathilde is the French form of Matilda, a Germanic name meaning "mighty in battle." Pronounced mah-TEELD (IPA /mɑˈtiːld), it's a vintage, romantic, storybook pick for parents drawn to old-world European names.
Meaning & Origin of Mathilde
Meaning: Mighty in battle.
Origin: French (Germanic, form of Matilda).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mathilde
Phonetic: mah-TEELD IPA: /mɑˈtiːld/
Popularity of Mathilde
Mathilde peaked at #431 in 1887, when 27 girls received the name, and has since faded to #7806 in 2024, with just 14 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mathilde mean?
Mighty in battle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mathilde)
How do you pronounce Mathilde?
Mathilde is pronounced mah-TEELD (IPA: /mɑˈtiːld/).
Is Mathilde a popular name right now?
Mathilde peaked at #431 in 1887 and is ranked #7806 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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