The nameMathilda
Mathilda is a form of Mathilde (Matilda), a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "mighty in battle". It has been given in France mostly since the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Mathilda comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
Origin
Germanic, through Mathilde.
History
Mathilda grew in France in the 1990s and peaked around 2000.
Popularity of the name Mathilda
Mathilda in France
Mathilda was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,390 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Mathilda. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Mathilda in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 56 births a year on average, against 96 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathilda mean?
Mathilda comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Mathilda?
Germanic, through Mathilde.
Is Mathilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathilda is a girl's name.