Entry № 0811 · French, Germanic origin

Mathilde Mathilde — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

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Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Germanic

Meaning

"Mighty in battle (French Matilda)"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Medieval (French)

The meaning

A name that means "mighty in battle (french matilda)".

Mathilde is the French and German form of Matilda — combining the Germanic maht (might) and hild (battle), meaning "mighty in battle." Princess Mathilde Bonaparte (1820-1904) was a famous Parisian salonnière.

Mathilde is widely used in France.

Mighty in battle. The French Matilda.

Popularity

Where Mathilde stands.

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Mathilde · last year

87 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Mathildes before her.

Real people

Princess Mathilde Bonaparte

French salonnière.

1820 – 1904

In fiction

Mathilde

Common in French fiction.

Names connected to Mathilde.

Numerology

The number behind Mathilde.

The Diplomat

Mathilde reduces to two — the number of French might.

Parents on Mathilde

Why families chose this name.

"French Matilda. Eight letters. Mathilde."

Camille · Mother of one · Paris