Mathilda - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Mathilda \m(a)-thil-da, math(i)-lda\ is a variant of Matilda, and the meaning of Mathilda is "mighty in battle".

The baby name Mathilda sounds like Mathilde, Matilde and Matelda. Other similar baby names are Bathilda, Bathilde, Bathild and Marilda.

Mathilda is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Mathilda. Compare Mathilda with related baby names.