The nameMathilde
Mathilde is the French and German form of Matilda, a name of queens.
- Girl's name
- French and German
Meaning
Mathilde comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
Origin
French and German, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Mathilde reached 431st place in 1887. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 851st, in 2005.
Mathilde in other languages
Mathilde is the French and German form of Matilda. It is Matilde in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and Matylda in Polish and Czech. Maud is its old Anglo-Norman form.
Nicknames for Mathilde
The most common nicknames for Mathilde: Tilly, Tilda and Maud.
Did you know?
- Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, queen since 2013, is the first Belgian born queen of her country.
- The Bayeux Tapestry, traditionally credited to Queen Mathilda, is almost 70 metres long.
Famous people named Mathilde
- Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Popularity of the name Mathilde
Mathilde in the United States
Mathilde was most popular in the United States in the 1890s, with 253 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Mathilde. Half of all babies named Mathilde in the United States were born before 1920, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Mathilde in the United Kingdom
Mathilde was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 244 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Mathilde. Half of all babies named Mathilde in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Mathilde in France
Mathilde in Belgium
Mathilde in Switzerland
Mathilde in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathilde mean?
Mathilde comes from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Mathilde?
French and German, from Germanic.
Is Mathilde a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathilde is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mathilde?
In 2024, Mathilde was the 7695th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 14 births.
What are the variants of the name Mathilde?
Variants and related names of Mathilde include Maud and Maude.
What are common nicknames for Mathilde?
The most common nicknames for Mathilde are Tilly, Tilda and Maud.
Who are famous people named Mathilde?
Queen Mathilde of Belgium.