Germanic · Girl name
Matilda
“battle-mighty”
About the name Matilda
Matilda is derived from the Germanic elements ‘maht’ meaning ‘might’ and ‘hild’ meaning ‘battle’. The name has historical significance, notably associated with Matilda of Tuscany, a powerful noblewoman in the Middle Ages who played a crucial role in the Investiture Controversy.
- Meaning
- battle-mighty
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ma-TIL-dah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Matilda
- Matilda Rose
- Matilda Elizabeth
- Matilda Anne
- Matilda Claire
- Matilda Jane
Questions about Matilda
- What does Matilda mean?
- Matilda is a Germanic name meaning "battle-mighty".
- How do you pronounce Matilda?
- Matilda is pronounced ma-TIL-dah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Matilda?
- Variants of Matilda include Mathilda, Matilde.
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