Matilda

Name:

Matilda

Pronounced: muh-TIL-duh

Variations: Tilda, Matilde

Origin:

Germanic

Meaning:

Matilda means "mighty in battle" in German. It was popularized by the 11th century Queen Matilda of England, wife of William the Conqueror.

Popularity:

Matilda has not been as popular in the United States, but has been rising in popularity since the 1990s. Matilda is a popular name in the UK and Australia, and it has become more popular in the US in recent years.

Did you know?

Matilda is also the title character of Roald Dahl's beloved children's book "Matilda."

Famous namesakes:

Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror and the queen consort of England from 1066 until her death in 1083.

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