Matilde

Matilde is a form of the old German name Mathilde and can be found in Denmark, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Its meaning can be described as 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. The name comes from the Old High German girl's name Mechthild, which is composed of the elements maht for 'power, strength' and hiltia for 'battle'.

What does the name Matilde mean?

The name Matilde is a variant of the German name Mathilde and means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. It traces back to the Old High German name Mechthild, which is formed from the words maht (power, strength) and hiltia (battle). In Germany, Matilde is used less frequently than the variants Mathilda and Tilda. A common short form is Tilde, while there are also forms like Thilde and Thilda, as well as international variants like Mafalda (Italian, Portuguese), Mahaut (French), Matylda (Polish), and Maud and Maude (English).

Where does the name Matilde come from?

The name Matilde has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. The Old High German components are maht, which means power or strength, and hiltia, which means battle. Matilde is common in Danish, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Matilde?

The pronunciation of Matilde is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-til-de' [maˈtɪldə], with the T in the middle syllable being particularly emphasized. The ending '-de' provides a soft, slightly breathy finish. Overall, Matilde conveys a classic and powerful impression that is both traditional and feminine.

When is the name day of Matilde?

The name day for Matilde is celebrated on various days: February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.

Popularity

Matilde enjoys great popularity in Germany. Currently, the name ranks 1,198th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 136th place. In the last ten years, Matilde has been chosen as a first name around 460 times, placing it 906th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Matilde ranks 929th. There are also many rankings in the name charts internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Matti / Thea / Tili

Similar first names

Famous people

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