Matilde
A girl's name meaning strength in battle.
Approved in Estados Unidos. Matilde is on the official SSA list of names you can register. 353 births registered in 2016–2025.
Origin
Of Germanic origin, from Mathildis, formed from the elements maht (might, strength) and hild (battle).
Story
It spread through medieval Europe largely via Saint Matilda, queen of Germany in the 10th century. In Portugal the medieval form Mafalda shares this same Germanic root. Matilde is today one of the most given girl names in Portugal, sitting at the top of the national lists of recent years.
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- Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications · SSA · ssa.gov (approved-name list & birth statistics)
- Behind the Name · Matilda
- Behind the Name · Mafalda