Name meaning
Mathilde Name Meaning - Battle-mighty (German)
- Meaning
- Battle-mighty
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MA-THI-LDE
Mathilde means "Battle-mighty" (German). Mathilde is a girl name from German meaning "Battle-mighty." German form of Matilda meaning mighty in battle.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Mathilde is a girl name from German meaning "Battle-mighty." German form of Matilda meaning mighty in battle.
Origin and Historical Usage
Mathilde appears in German naming records with the sense "Battle-mighty." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- MA-THI-LDE
- Syllables
- 3
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside German countries, Mathilde is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Battle-mighty" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Mathilde is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Mathilde
- MMathilde (Belgian queen)
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Matilda — alternate form of Mathilde
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