Mathilde
Mathilde is a girls' name of French origin meaning “mighty in battle.” The French form of Matilda, Mathilde combines warrior strength with feminine grace.
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how do you pronounce Mathilde?
mah-TEELD
where does the name Mathilde come from?
Mathilde, like Matilda, continues the Germanic name Mahthildis, from the Old High German maht, might, and hild, battle.
Queen Mathilde of Flanders was wife to William the Conqueror. The name has a storied aristocratic lineage while remaining accessible and melodic in modern French.
how popular is this name?
Mathilde has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #424 in 1887, and ranked #825 in 1911.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1911 | #825 |
| 1910 | #877 |
| 1909 | #990 |
| 1908 | #939 |
| 1907 | #945 |
| 1906 | #716 |
| 1904 | #853 |
| 1903 | #896 |
| 1902 | #773 |
| 1900 | #742 |
| 1890 | #524 |
| 1887 | #424 |
| 1880 | #518 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Mathilde fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Mathilde?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Mathilde?
- Mathilde Bonaparte (niece of Napoleon I)
- Queen Mathilde of Belgium (current queen consort)
what names are similar to Mathilde?
what names go well with Mathilde?
Sibling names that share Mathilde's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Mathilde
What does the name Mathilde mean?
Mathilde means “mighty in battle”.
What is the origin of the name Mathilde?
Mathilde comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Matilda, Mathilda, Martilda and Matilde.
How popular is the name Mathilde?
Mathilde ranked #825 in the US in 1911, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1887, at #424, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Mathilde a boy or girl name?
Mathilde is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Mathilde?
Mathilde is pronounced mah-TEELD, with 2 syllables.
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