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    Mathilda

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mathilda

    Mathilda

    Girl
    german
    3 syllables

    Mathilda is a german girl's name meaning "Might, power; strong in war. strength for battle".

    Mathilda is a girl name of german origin meaning "Might, power; strong in war. strength for battle". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Might, power; strong in war. strength for battle

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Mathilda

    Very rare in US records

    What does Mathilda mean?

    Mathilda is a girl name of german origin meaning "Might, power; strong in war. strength for battle".

    Is Mathilda a rare name?

    Yes. Mathilda does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Mathilda

    WilliamHenryPaulRaymondLukasLeon

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    Names with a similar meaning to Mathilda

    Mathilda means "Might, power; strong in war. strength for battle" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)
    • Gabriel — "God is my strength" (hebrew)
    • Audrey — "Noble strength" (english)
    • Gabriella — "God is my strength" (hebrew)

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