Female Name
Matilda
mə.ˈtɪl.də
ˈmɑ.til.dɑ
ˈma.til.da
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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Edinburgh Seven
empresses
ends in -da
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic140%
mature65%
formal120%
upper class100%
natural80%
wholesome100%
strong120%
refined120%
strange65%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Matilda originates from the Germanic name Mahthilt, which means 'strength in battle'. It is derived from the elements 'maht' meaning 'might, strength' and 'hilt' meaning 'battle'. The name has been associated with notable historical figures, including Saint Matilda, the wife of the 10th-century German king Henry I the Fowler, and Empress Matilda, a 12th-century daughter of Henry I of England. The name was popular in medieval European royalty and was brought to England by the Normans. It...
Etymology
Original Form:
Mahthilt
Evolution:
From Mahthilt to Matilda, with vernacular form Maud in medieval England.
Source:
Germanic origin, derived from 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hilt' (battle).