Maitilde as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maitilde

What is the meaning of the name Maitilde ?

The baby name Maitilde is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /maɪˈtɪldə/ (MY-TIL-də).

Maitilde is in Origin.

Maitilde is a rare variant of the medieval Germanic name Matilda/Mathilde, from Old High German Mahthild (maht “might, strength” + hild “battle”). Via Latinized Mathildis, the name spread through Frankish and continental courts, settling in Romance forms like Matilde and Mathilde; Maitilde reflects an uncommon, Romance-leaning spelling seen sporadically in historical records and revived today for distinctive flair. The core meaning remains “mighty in battle” or “strength in battle.”

The name has deep royal and saintly pedigree: Saint Matilda of Saxony (10th-century queen), Empress Matilda of England, and mystics such as Mechthild of Magdeburg. Established variants include Matilda, Mathilda, Matilde, Mathilde, Mechthild/Mechtilde, Maud/Mahaut, and Ibero-Italian Mafalda; short forms range from Tilda, Tilde, and Tilly to Mati and Tillie. Maitilde therefore offers a rare, elegant twist on a time-honored pan-European classic.

⚙ Maitilde does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.