Name:
Matilda
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Matilda is a derivation of a Germanic name Mathildis, which means "power, might in battle". Nowadays, the name is very popular in Scandinavian countries. In the United States, it was most popular at the end of 19th century. It was popularized by Roald Dahl in his novel called Matilda.
Pronunciation:
mə-TIL-də
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Mafalda
Mathilda
Mathilde
Mattie
Matylda
Maud
Tilda
Famous Matilda:
Matilda Behtham-Edwards : published author
Matilda Browne : artist
Matilda Heming : artist
Mathilda "Tilda" Swinton : actress