Matilde
Matilde is a Christian girl name of Old German origin, meaning “Mighty in battle”.
| Meaning | Mighty in battle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Old German |
| Pronunciation | mah-TEEL-deh |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Matilde
Matilde is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Matilda, from the Germanic maht, 'might, strength', and hild, 'battle'. It was a royal and noble name in the Middle Ages: Saint Matilda was the wife of the German king Henry the Fowler, and Matilda of Tuscany was a powerful countess and supporter of the papacy. Tilde and Mati are common short forms.
Is Matilde a Christian name?
Matilde is a Germanic name honoured in the Church through Saint Matilda of Ringelheim, a tenth-century queen known for her charity.
How popular is Matilde?
A traditional name that has become fashionable again in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Gifts with the name Matilde
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Spellings and variants of Matilde
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means 'Mighty in battle'. It is of Old German origin.
Is Matilde a Christian name?
Matilde is a Germanic name honoured in the Church through Saint Matilda of Ringelheim, a tenth-century queen known for her charity.
How do you pronounce Matilde?
Matilde is pronounced mah-TEEL-deh.
Is Matilde a boy or girl name?
Matilde is usually a girl name.