Girl Name · Germanic Origin
Tilda
Tilda is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Germanic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Tilda is a girl baby name of Germanic origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Tilda often also consider Talitha.
Tilda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tilda has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Tilda to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tilda as T·I·L·D·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tilda is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tilda variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tildaa, Tildae, Tilday, Tild.
- Nicknames: Til and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tilda with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tilda middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Talitha, Tilden, Tonda, Theda, Towanda — full picks on the sibling names for Tilda guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tilda? Browse our names like Tilda 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 Tilda
What does the name Tilda mean?
Tilda 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 Tilda?
Tilda originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tilda?
Tilda has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tilda a boy's or girl's name?
Tilda is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Tilda in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tilda sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tilda?
Names that share Tilda's sound and style include Talitha, Tilden, Tonda, Theda, Towanda.
What middle names pair well with Tilda?
Good middle-name fits for Tilda pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tilda is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tilda is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tilda?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tilda share its rhythm without rhyming — Talitha, Tilden, Tonda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.