Mattel

Feminization of Mottel, Yiddish

"follower of Marduk"

Mattel Origin and Meaning

The name Mattel is a girl's name meaning "follower of Marduk".

Mattel is experiencing a revival in the Orthodox Jewish community, where it's becoming increasingly common as a first and middle name. It's the feminine version of Mottel, itself the Yiddish form of Mordecai. Mattel was commonly Anglicized as Matilda during emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Mattel, Inc., the brand behind Barbie, is a portmanteau of the founders' names — Harold "Matt" Matson and Elliot Handler.