Girl Name
Matilde
Matilde 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.
Matilde is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Matilde often also consider Mathilde.
Matilde meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Matilde has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Matilde as M·A·T·I·L·D·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Matilde is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Matilde variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Matildea, Matildee, Matildey, Matild.
- Nicknames: Mati and M.
- Middle names: Pair Matilde with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Matilde middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mathilde, Matilda, Mathilda, Madilyn, Madelon — full picks on the sibling names for Matilde guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Matilde? Browse our names like Matilde guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Matilde
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde 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 Matilde?
The exact origin of Matilde is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Matilde?
Matilde has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Matilde a boy's or girl's name?
Matilde is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Matilde in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Matilde sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Matilde?
Names that share Matilde's sound and style include Mathilde, Matilda, Mathilda, Madilyn, Madelon.
What middle names pair well with Matilde?
Good middle-name fits for Matilde pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Matilde is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Matilde is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Matilde?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Matilde share its rhythm without rhyming — Mathilde, Matilda, Mathilda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.