Matilda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Matilda \m(a)-til-da, mat(i)-lda\ is pronounced muh-TIL-dah. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "mighty in battle". William the Conqueror's Queen Matilda (11th century) brought the name to Britain, when it was pronounced "maud". It was revived in the 18th century for awhile. A saint's name.

Matilda has 23 variant forms: Mafalda, Maffalda, Maitilde, Maltilda, Maltilde, Mat, Matelda, Mathilda, Mathilde, Matilde, Matti, Mattie, Matty, Maud, Maude, Maudie, Tilda, Tilde, Tildie, Tildy, Tilli, Tillie and Tilly.

For more information, see also the related name Madison.

Matilda is a very 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 Matilda. Click here to compare Matilda with related baby names.