Tilda

At a Glance: Name: Tilda – Meaning: mighty in battle – Origin: Germanic (short form of Matilda) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: TIL-duh

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Tilda is a Germanic name, used as a short form of Matilda, carrying the meaning "mighty in battle." If you're drawn to short, historic names with a clear root rather than an invented one, Tilda fits that mold. Social Security records for the name go all the way back to 1880, so it has a long documented history in the U.S.

Meaning & Origin of Tilda

Meaning: Mighty in battle.

Origin: Germanic (short form of Matilda).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tilda

Phonetic: TIL-duh   IPA: /ˈtɪldə/

Popularity of Tilda

Tilda peaked at #323 in 1883, when 31 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #8359 with only 13 babies recorded — a name that was more common in the 1880s than it is today.

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

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FAQ

What does the name Tilda mean?

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

How do you pronounce Tilda?

Tilda is pronounced TIL-duh (IPA: /ˈtɪldə/).

Is Tilda a popular name right now?

Tilda peaked at #323 in 1883 and is ranked #8359 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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