Girl Name
Mathilde
Mathilde is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Mathilde? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Matilde.
Mathilde meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mathilde has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mathilde as M·A·T·H·I·L·D·E, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mathilde is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mathilde variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mathildea, Mathildee, Mathildey, Mathild.
- Nicknames: Math and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mathilde with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mathilde middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Matilde, Mathilda, Matilda, Madelynn, Madilynn — full picks on the sibling names for Mathilde guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mathilde? Browse our names like Mathilde guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Mathilde
What does the name Mathilde mean?
Mathilde has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Mathilde?
The exact origin of Mathilde is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Mathilde?
Mathilde has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mathilde a boy's or girl's name?
Mathilde is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Mathilde in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mathilde sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mathilde?
Names that share Mathilde's sound and style include Matilde, Mathilda, Matilda, Madelynn, Madilynn.
What middle names pair well with Mathilde?
Good middle-name fits for Mathilde pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mathilde is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mathilde is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mathilde?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mathilde share its rhythm without rhyming — Matilde, Mathilda, Matilda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.