What Does the Name Mathilde Mean?
Mathilde is a girl's name of German (Germanic) origin meaning “mighty in battle.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Mathilde |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | German (Germanic) |
| Meaning | mighty in battle |
| Variants | Matilda, Mathilda, Mafalda, Tilde |
| Popularity | Common in France, Denmark, and Germany; consistently popular in France and Scandinavia. |
The meaning and origin of Mathilde
The name Mathilde means “mighty in battle” and has German (Germanic) origins. From the Germanic elements maht 'might, strength' and hild 'battle'. The French, German, and Scandinavian spelling of Matilda.
Variants and related names
Mathilde is related to several other names you may recognize: Matilda, Mathilda, Mafalda, Tilde. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Mathilde?
Common in France, Denmark, and Germany; consistently popular in France and Scandinavia.
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What does the name Mathilde mean?+
The name Mathilde means “mighty in battle” and is of German (Germanic) origin.
What is the origin of the name Mathilde?+
Mathilde originates from German (Germanic).
Is Mathilde a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Mathilde has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press