Matilda is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Mighty in battle. Empress Matilda was a claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as The Anarchy..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Tilly, Mattie. As of 2023, Matilda ranks #437 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #415 in 2022.
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mə-TIL-də
Phonetic spelling
Currently #437 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Matilda means “Mighty in battle. Empress Matilda was a claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as The Anarchy..” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Matilda is pronounced mə-TIL-də.
Matilda is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Matilda currently ranks #437 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Matilda include Tilly, Mattie.
Middle names that pair well with Matilda include Matilda Rose, Matilda Anne, Matilda Victoria.
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