Mathilda

A spelling variant of the French name Matilda, the meaning of Mathilda is ‘mighty in battle’. It is the English form of the Germanic female name Mahthildis. This is derived from the Old High German root words ‘maht’, which means ‘mighty' or 'strength’ and ‘hild’, which means ‘battle’, hence 'mighty in battle'. Mathilda is most popular in England and Australia. The name was first introduced to England when it was brought over by the Normans. William the Conqueror also married a woman named Mathilda. In the Greek language, the name means ‘brave in war’. Empress Mathilda, was the Queen of Germany and the daughter of Henry I of England, and is a prominent historical figure bearing this name. Mathilda was a common name in many branches of European royalty in the Middle Ages. Published in the year 1988, ‘Matilda’ is also a well-loved book written by Roald Dahl.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

battle-mighty

Origin

Variation of Matilda

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

H is for hand, that you always give.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

D is for dignity, no one disputes this trait!

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

Lucky

Mathilda lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Mathilda

• Mathilda Guez Israeli politician
• Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d'Orozco Swedish noble, salonist, composer and poet
• Mathilda Malling Swedish novelist
• Mathilda Ereni Gianopoulos daughter of actress Molly Ringwald and writer Panio Gianopoulos

Mathilda in Pop Culture

• Philip Fletcher main character in G. A. Henty's "St. Bartholomew's Eve"
• Philip name chosen by both Angela and Pam for their sons on TV's "The Office"
• Philip Maylands main character in R. M. Ballantyne's "Post Haste"
• "Mathilda " novella by Mary Shelley
• Mathilda Alice's sister in Disney's "Alice in Wonderland"