Matilde
Matilde is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “mighty in battle.”
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how do you pronounce Matilde?
mah-TEEL-deh
where does the name Matilde come from?
A form of Mathilde, from the Germanic maht, might, and hild, battle; it is also a spelling of Matilda.
The Portuguese form of Matilda, Matilde was the name of Portugal's first queen, Matilde of Savoy, who married Afonso Henriques. The name combines warrior strength with feminine grace, connecting modern bearers to the very founding of Portugal as a nation.
how popular is this name?
Matilde has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 1883, and fell outside it for 43. It peaked at #615 in 1883, and ranked #995 in 1931.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1931 | #995 |
| 1927 | #924 |
| 1883 | #615 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Matilde fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Matilde
Matilde of Savoy was the wife of Afonso Henriques and the first queen of Portugal.
who are famous people named Matilde?
- Matilde of Savoy (first Queen of Portugal)
- Matilde Rosa Araújo (Portuguese children's author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Matilde?
what names are similar to Matilde?
what names go well with Matilde?
Sibling names that share Matilde's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Matilde
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means “mighty in battle”.
What is the origin of the name Matilde?
Matilde comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Matilda and Mathilde.
How popular is the name Matilde?
Matilde ranked #995 in the US in 1931, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1883, at #615, and it has spent 6 years in the top 1,000 since 1883.
Is Matilde a boy or girl name?
Matilde is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Matilde?
Matilde is pronounced mah-TEEL-deh, with 3 syllables.
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