Mathilde
Mathilde is a Christian girl name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Mighty in battle”.
| Meaning | Mighty in battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | mah-TEELD |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, Denmark, Belgium, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Mathilde
Mathilde is the French, German and Scandinavian form of Matilda, from the Germanic maht 'might, strength' and hild 'battle'. Saint Mathilda, a tenth-century German queen and wife of Henry the Fowler, was known for her charity. Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, carried the name to England. In France it has been strongly revived since the 1990s, and Queen Mathilde of Belgium is a current royal bearer.
Is Mathilde a Christian name?
Mathilde is a Germanic name used in Christian tradition through Saint Mathilda of Ringelheim, a medieval queen remembered for founding churches and caring for the poor.
How popular is Mathilde?
Popular in France and Denmark in recent years.
Gifts with the name Mathilde
- Mathilde name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mathilde baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mathilde
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathilde mean?
Mathilde means 'Mighty in battle'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Mathilde a Christian name?
Mathilde is a Germanic name used in Christian tradition through Saint Mathilda of Ringelheim, a medieval queen remembered for founding churches and caring for the poor.
How do you pronounce Mathilde?
Mathilde is pronounced mah-TEELD.
Is Mathilde a boy or girl name?
Mathilde is usually a girl name.