Matilde
GirlGerman/Italian/Spanish
Matilde is a girl name of German/Italian/Spanish origin meaning "Mighty in battle".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
German/Italian/Spanish
Religion
Christian
Popularity
2 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Mighty in battle
Etymology
From Germanic roots *maþiz (mighty) + *hild (battle), related to Matilda of Flanders; also used in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous People Named Matilde
- Matilde Camus — Spanish poet (1919–2012)
- Matilde Serao — Italian journalist and writer, editor (1856–1927)
- Matilde Asensi — Spanish writer
- Matilde Marcolli — Italian mathematician and physicist
- Matilde Fernández — Spanish feminist and politician
Frequently Asked Questions About Matilde
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means "Mighty in battle", and is of German/Italian/Spanish origin.
What is the origin of the name Matilde?
Matilde originates from German/Italian/Spanish, commonly used in Europe.
Is Matilde a boy or girl name?
Matilde is typically used as a girl name.
What religion is the name Matilde associated with?
Matilde is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Matilde?
Yes — notable people named Matilde include Matilde Camus (Spanish poet, 1919–2012), Matilde Serao (Italian journalist and writer, 1856–1927), Matilde Asensi (Spanish writer), Matilde Marcolli (Italian mathematician and physicist) and Matilde Fernández (Spanish feminist and politician).
Last updated: June 2026