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Matilde

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningmighty in battle · Germanic

Matilde is a Mexican girl name meaning “mighty in battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funMatilde doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationMatilde peaked in 1883, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Matilde would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 59,524 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMatilde first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Matilde

Matilde is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “mighty in battle”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Matilde

What does the name Matilde mean?

Matilde means “mighty in battle” and comes from Germanic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Matilda (“mighty in battle”), Tilly (“mighty in battle”), Tillie (“mighty in battle”) and Maude (“mighty in battle”).

What is the origin of the name Matilde?

Matilde is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Matilde a boy or girl name?

Matilde is a girl name. In 2025, 27 US girls were named Matilde.

How popular is the name Matilde?

Matilde ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1883, when it reached #615. Over the last five years it has climbed 2 places.

What names are similar to Matilde?

If you like Matilde, you might also like Matilda, Tilly, Tillie and Maude.

What should I know before naming my baby Matilde?

Matilde is a Mexican girl name meaning “mighty in battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.