The nameBathilde

Bathilde is a French girl's name of Germanic origin, borne by a queen of the Franks. It was mostly given around 1930.

Meaning

Bathilde comes from the Germanic bald, "bold", and hild, "battle".

Origin

Germanic. Saint Balthild was the wife of King Clovis II.

History

The name remained rare in France and peaked around 1930.

Popularity of the name Bathilde

Bathilde in France

6180thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1933peak year (15 births)
575babies named Bathilde in France since 1900
0815 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Bathilde was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 125 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Bathilde. Half of all babies named Bathilde in France were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bathilde mean?

Bathilde comes from the Germanic bald, "bold", and hild, "battle".

What is the origin of the name Bathilde?

Germanic. Saint Balthild was the wife of King Clovis II.

Is Bathilde a girl's or a boy's name?

Bathilde is a girl's name.