French

Mathilde

Pronounced mah-TEELDShare

Meaning: Strength in battle

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Mathilde is used in French, German, Dutch, Norwegian, and Danish. It belongs to the Matilda family, whose Germanic elements combine might and battle.

Nicknames

  • Tilda
  • Tilly
  • Mattie
  • Thilde

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Mathilde comes from French.

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