Girl name · Germanic
Matilda
Matilda is a girl's name of Germanic origin, meaning "Mighty in battle". It is a vintage name enjoying a genuine revival, and we file it here as a vintage-revival and a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Mighty in battle
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- vintage, classic
Names similar to Matilda
Sharing at least one style with Matilda — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Matilda's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Matilda
What does the name Matilda mean?
Matilda is of Germanic origin and means "Mighty in battle".
Is Matilda a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Matilda" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Matilda?
Names with a similar style to Matilda include Florence, Evelyn, Phoebe, Penelope.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.