Matilda
Matilda is a girl name of Germanic origin, ranked #40 in popularity, meaning Mighty in battle.
What Matilda means
Mighty in battle.
Matilda sits at 7 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room.
Where Matilda comes from
Germanic names are two-part compounds — a pattern that spread across northern Europe and produced cognates in half a dozen modern languages.
Matilda is recorded as Germanic in origin. Browse other Germanic names.
How popular is Matilda?
Matilda is ranked #40. Names in this band tend to be the comfortable middle ground — recognised everywhere, but common enough to need no explanation and rare enough to still feel chosen.
The character of Matilda
Matilda spans courage and battle, German and strength, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.
Themes: Warrior, German, Strong
Names like Matilda
These share Matilda's themes, origin, or both — closest first.
- Matilde — Mighty in battle.
- Ottilie — Prosperous in battle.
- Hilda — Battle woman.
- Wilhelmina — Resolute protector.
- Liam — Strong-willed warrior and protector.
- Takeshi — Fierce, strong warrior.
- Achilles — The great warrior hero.
- Ares — God of war.
- Cathal — Battle ruler; strong.
- Ettore — Steadfast defender.
- Gerald — Ruler with the spear.
- Harold — Army ruler; a leader.