Matilda Name Origin
/ma-TIL-da/-
British (Celtic) 60% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Matilda
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Matilda is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through medieval European history and literature.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Matilda each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).