Girl
Matilde
mighty in battle, strength in battle
About Matilde
Strong consonants bookending soft vowels give Matilde a distinctive architectural quality that appeals to parents with sophisticated tastes. This three-syllable name carries centuries of European heritage while feeling remarkably fresh in contemporary settings. The name suggests intelligence and capability, characteristics that serve well throughout life's challenges and achievements. Matilde offers excellent nickname potential—Tilly, Mattie, Tilda—each bringing its own personality while maintaining connection to the formal name. Its spelling variations exist across cultures, but this particular form balances international recognition with clear pronunciation. The name works exceptionally well for families appreciating vintage revival trends without wanting overly popular choices. Matilde transitions seamlessly from playground to boardroom, never limiting its bearer to a particular age or context. Parents drawn to names with substance and character, names that feel like they belong to someone with stories to tell, will find Matilde particularly satisfying.
Popularity of the Name Matilde
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #639 | ||
| 1886 | #961 | ||
| 1902 | #926 | ||
| 1903 | #919 | ||
| 1927 | #931 | ||
| 2019 | #877 | ||
| 2022 | #915 | ||
| 2017 | #998 | ||
| 2018 | #810 | ||
| 2025 | #785 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Matilde
Names Similar to Matilde
Nicknames for Matilde
- Mati
- Tilly
- Tilde
- Mattie
Famous People Named Matilde
| Matilde Moisant | American aviator |
| Matilde Camus | Spanish poet |
| Matilde Hidalgo de Procel | Ecuadorian physician and suffragist |
| Matilde di Canossa | Medieval ruler |
| Matilde Kral | Czech painter |
| Matilde Urrutia | Chilean singer and writer, Pablo Neruda's wife |
| Matilde Gattoni | Italian photographer |
| Matilde Mourinho | Daughter of football manager José Mourinho |
| Matilde Mastrangi | Brazilian actress |
| Matilde Cerruti | Italian mathematician and physicist |
| Matilde Pezzotta | Italian fashion model |
| Matilde Mourinho Felix | Portuguese soccer coach José Mourinho's daughter |
| Matilde Faria | Portuguese architect and wife of politician José Sócrates |
| Matilde Borromeo | Italian noblewoman |
| Matilde Alcázar | Peruvian actress |
| Matilde Cano | Spanish fashion designer |
| Matilde Brandi | Italian dancer and television personality |
| Matilde Serao | Italian author and journalist |
| Matilde Hidalgo Navarro | Spanish lawyer and feminist |
| Matilde Muñoz Sampedro | Spanish actress |
Characters Named Matilde
| Matilde Wormwood | Roald Dahl's novel "Matilda" |
| Matilde Montoya | Character from the Mexican telenovela "La Madrastra" |
| Matilde Nardin | Character in the Italian TV series "Carabinieri" |
| Matilde Espinosa | Character in the Spanish TV series "Los hombres de Paco" |
| Matilde Martinez | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "Amor de Mãe" |
| Matilde Alcázar | Character in the Peruvian telenovela "Isabella, mujer enamorada" |
| Matilde Solis | Character in the Argentine telenovela "Culpable de este amor" |
| Matilde Rey | Character in the Spanish TV series "Matadero" |
| Matilde Braun | Character in the Chilean telenovela "Pituca sin lucas" |
| Matilde Santa Cruz | Character in the Chilean TV series "La Chúcara" |
| Matilde Roa | Character in the Argentine telenovela "El Rostro de la Venganza" |
| Matilde Sandoval | Character in the Mexican telenovela "La que no podía amar" |
| Matilde Jorquera | Character in the Chilean TV series "Pobre Gallo" |
| Matilde Bravo | Character in the Argentine telenovela "Valientes" |
| Matilde Landeta | Character in the Mexican telenovela "Mentir para vivir" |
| Matilde "Matu" Regalado | Character in the Argentine TV series "Violetta" |
| Matilde Fuentes Guerra | Character in the Mexican telenovela "Cuna de lobos" |
| Matilde Ríos | Character in the Mexican telenovela "Muchacha italiana viene a casarse" |
| Matilde Acevedo | Character in the Chilean TV series "Pacto de sangre" |
| Matilde Arroyo | Character in the Mexican telenovela "Fuego en la sangre" |