Matilda Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-TIL-duh / /məˈtɪldə/

German; Old High German

Meaning

Strength in battle; mighty in battle

Historical & Cultural Background

Matilda has roots in the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning strength and 'hild' meaning battle. The name has been borne by several historical figures, including royalty in medieval Europe. It gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest, particularly due to Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror. The name has also been associated with various saints and literary works over the centuries.

Trend Summary

Matilda has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Matilde
  • Mathilda

International Variants

  • Matilde (Italian)
  • Mathilde (French)
  • Matilda (Spanish)

Famous people named Matilda

Matilda of Flanders was the queen consort of William the Conqueror and played a significant role in the Norman Conquest of England.

Matilda II of England was a claimant to the English throne during the 12th century, known for her conflict with Stephen of Blois.

Matilda, Duchess of Bavaria, was a notable figure in the 19th century, known for her contributions to the arts.

Matilda Wormwood is a beloved character from Roald Dahl's children's novel 'Matilda', known for her intelligence and telekinetic powers.

Fictional characters named Matilda

Matilda Wormwood is the protagonist of Roald Dahl's novel 'Matilda', a gifted girl with extraordinary abilities.

Matilda is a character in the animated series 'Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch', where she is portrayed as a young chef.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Matilda was first seen in the United States in 1885. Matilda has ranked as high as #356 nationally, which occurred in 1885, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Matilda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Matilda

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
19225