Matilda
Matilda comes from Germanic Mahthilt, built from elements referring to might or strength and battle. The Normans brought the name to England. This older linguistic formation is distinct from later fictional characters or personal qualities associated with the name.
- Meaning
- Strength in battle
- Name or word origin
- Germanic-derived name
Sources and meaning notes
The cited entry supports the Germanic elements and the route into English usage.
- Behind the Name: Matilda The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
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