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Female Name

Mathilda

mə.ˈtɪl.də
maː.ˈtɪl.daː
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

Animal Crossing characters
Black Butler characters
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -da
European princesses
Fire Emblem characters
lawyers
love island Sweden
Nintendo characters
princesses
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
classic140%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class100%
wholesome80%
strong100%
refined80%
strange100%
complex80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Mathilda is a variant of the name Matilda, which originates from the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle'. The name has been used across various cultures and periods, often associated with strong and influential women.

Etymology

Original Form:

Mahthildis

Evolution:

The name evolved from Mahthildis to Matilda, and later to Mathilda, reflecting changes in language and cultural influences.

Source:

Historical linguistics and name etymology studies.

Related Names

maht

Roots

hilt

Roots

hild

Roots

Matilda

Variants

Maud

Variants

Maude

Variants

Matilda

Variants

Machteld

Variants

Mathilde

Variants

Mechteld

Variants

Mattie

Diminutives

Tilda

Diminutives

Tillie

Diminutives

Tilly

Diminutives

Tilda

Diminutives

Tilde

Diminutives

Til

Diminutives

Matylda

Other Languages & Cultures

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