The baby name Mathild is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /məˈtɪld/; respelling: muh-TILD.
The baby name Mathild is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /məˈtɪld/; respelling: muh-TILD.
Mathild is in Origin.
Mathild is a streamlined modern variant of the classic Germanic name Mathilde/Matilda, built from maht/macht “strength, might” and hild “battle.” The composite meaning is “mighty in battle” or “strength in battle,” a hallmark of early medieval Germanic naming. While Mathilde remains the normative spelling in German and French, Mathild trims the final e, a contemporary choice seen occasionally in Germanic and Nordic contexts for a sharper, minimalist look.
The name’s lineage is illustrious: Saint Matilda of Ringelheim, queen of East Francia; Matilda of Flanders, consort of William the Conqueror; and Empress Matilda (also Maud), a pivotal figure in 12th‑century England. Variants include Matilda (English), Mathilde (German, French, Danish, Norwegian), Matilde (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Matylda (Polish), Mahaut (Old French), and Maud (Middle English). Diminutives and nicknames span Tilda, Tilde, Tilly, Tillie, and Mattie.
Mathild is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 3 times, across 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 |
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