Germanic/French · Girl name
Mathilde
“mighty in battle”
About the name Mathilde
Mathilde is the French and German form of Matilda, meaning ‘mighty in battle’. It is derived from the Germanic ‘maht’, might, and ‘hild’, battle. Mathilde of Tuscany was a significant figure in the eleventh century, a powerful countess and supporter of Pope Gregory VII during the Investiture Controversy. The name has featured in various literary works and films, including Guy de Maupassant’s story The Necklace, whose heroine is Mathilde Loisel.
- Meaning
- mighty in battle
- Origin
- Germanic/French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ma-THIL-duh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Mathilde
- Mathilde Rose
- Mathilde Claire
- Mathilde Anne
- Mathilde Elizabeth
- Mathilde Marie
Questions about Mathilde
- What does Mathilde mean?
- Mathilde is a Germanic name meaning "mighty in battle".
- How do you pronounce Mathilde?
- Mathilde is pronounced ma-THIL-duh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Mathilde?
- Variants of Mathilde include Matilda, Matilde, Mathilda.
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