Mathilde

ma-TEELD (French), mah-TILL-deh (other)

French; Norwegian; Danish; Dutch; German, variation of Matilda

"battle-mighty"

Mathilde Origin and Meaning

The name Mathilde is a girl's name of French origin meaning "battle-mighty".

Mathilde is even more popular in France than Matilda, a hipster favorite thanks to Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger, is here. And the French pronunciation, while confusing to English speakers, makes it softer and prettier than the version we're more familiar with. It's also very popular in Denmark and Noway, pronounced closer to the English variant.

Mathilde Rank in US Top 1000

# 834 in the US

Popularity of the name Mathilde

• 1596 Nameberry 2025
• 93 France 2023
• 311 Germany 2016
• 33 Norway 2024
• 27 Denmark 2023
• 103 Switzerland 2023

20 Names Similar to Mathilde

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Famous People Named Mathilde

• Mathilde Marie Christiane Ghislaine (née Jonkvrouw d'Udekem d'Acoz) Queen of Belgium
• Mathilde "Tig" O'Callaghan Notaro American comedienne
• Mathilde Johansson Swedish,French pro tennis player
• Mathilda Marie Feliskovna "Mathilde" Kschessinska, Polish,Russian ballerina, mistress of Tsar Nicholas II
• Mathilde Marchesi German mezzo,soprano
• Mathilde Brundage American silent film actress
• Mathilde Laetitia Wilhelmine Bonaparte Princess of France, niece of Napoleon I
• Mathilde Marie Theresia Henriette Christine Luitpolda Princess of Bavaria, Princess Ludwig of Saxe,Coburg and Gotha, German poet
• Caroline Friederike Mathilde Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Duchess of Württemberg
• Mathilde Marie Auguste Viktorie Leopoldine Karoline Luise Franziska Josepha Princess of Saxony
• Mathilde Sophie Princess of Oettingen,Oettingen and Oettingen,Spielberg, Princess consort of Thurn and Taxis
• Mathilde Karoline Friederike Wilhelmine Charlotte von Bayern Princess of Bavaria, Grand Duchess of Hesse
• Mathilde Ludovika Duchess in Bavaria, Countess of Trani
• Mathilde Maria Josepha Anna Xaveria Princess of Saxony
• Clara Mathilde McGregor daughter of Scottish actor Ewan McGregor
• Helga Mathilde Meyer opera singer and mother of American actress Sandra Bullock

The name Mathilde in Pop Culture

• Mathilde Donnay main character in French film "A Very Long Engagement"