Mathilde
/məˈtiːldə/noun
A feminine given name of Germanic origin.
Did you know?Mathilde comes from the same Germanic name family as Matilda, and medieval rulers used it across Europe because names were believed to carry status, strength, and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*maþa-
“might, strength”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hildiz
“battle”
Old High German
OHG
Mahthilt
“strength-battle, mighty in battle”
Old French
OF
Mahaut / Mathilde
“feminine personal name”
Middle English
EN
Matilda
“female given name”
Modern English
EN
Mathilde
“feminine given name”