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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 14 MarchName day in 3 European calendars

Matilda

[ˈmatilda]

Matilda is a beloved classic with rich Germanic roots, celebrated across centuries of European history, folklore, and literature. It combines regal poise, vintage warmth, and an empowering meaning. Parents appreciate its timeless nature, melodic sound, and array of charming nicknames.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Matilda
Slovak:
Matilda
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Matilda is a Germanic name meaning “mighty in battle” or “strong warrior”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Mahthild, utvoreného z prvkov maht „moc, sila“ a hiltja „boj“. Význam mena možno vyložiť ako „mocná v boji“ alebo „silná bojovníčka“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Matilda is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

MATILDA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

18 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 MarchOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský EvangelicalCroatian CalendarŠvédsko
4 March
Croatian Calendar
19 November
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈmatilda]

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Matilda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Matildy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Matilde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Matildu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Matilda
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Matilde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Matildou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MatildkaMatilkaTildaTildkaTilka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Matilda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Matilda! Matildka! Tilda!

Notable figures named Matilda

9

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Matilda
1102 – 1167Historical Figure

Holy Roman Empress (1114–1125); claimant to the English throne

Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz
IT
born 1991Notable Figure

Italian actress (born 1991)

Matilda Ernkrans
SE
born 1973Notable Figure

Swedish politician

Matilda Smith
1854 – 1927Historical Figure

British botanical illustrator and botanist (1854-1926)

Matilda of Brabant
1200 – 1267Historical Figure

Countess of Holland

Matilda of Brandenburg, Duchess of Poland
born 1270Historical Figure

Polish duchess

Matilda Jungstedt
SE
1864 – 1923Historical Figure

Swedish singer

Matilda Algotsson
SE
born 1998Notable Figure

Swedish figure skater

Test how Matilda sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Matilda Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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