Mattilda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mattilda

What is the meaning of the name Mattilda ?

The baby name Mattilda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈtɪldə/ (muh-TIL-duh).

Mattilda is Germanic in Origin.

Mattilda is a modern English respelling of Matilda, ultimately from the Old High German Mahthildis (maht "might, strength" + hiltja "battle"), yielding the meaning "strength in battle" or "mighty in battle." Brought to England by the Normans, the name flourished in the Middle Ages, borne by royal figures such as Matilda of Flanders and Empress Matilda, and later enjoyed 19th-century revival. The double-t, double-l form Mattilda remains rare but attested, lending a distinctive twist while keeping the name’s storied pedigree.

International variants include Matilda, Mathilda, Mathilde (French/German/Scandinavian), Matilde (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Matylda (Polish), and Mafalda (Portuguese/Italian). Medieval English Maud/Maude developed from the same root. Familiar short forms are Tilda, Tilde, Tilly/Tillie, Mattie, and, less commonly, Maud or Hilda. Mattilda balances vintage substance with individuality, appealing to parents who want a classic warrior-meaning name in a less expected spelling.

⚙ Mattilda is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 9 recorded uses of it, from 7 countries.