Girl Name · English Origin
Tilda
Tilda is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Gift of God". 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: Gift of God
Origin: English naming roots help connect Tilda to related English 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 means "Gift of God" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Tilda?
Tilda originates in English 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.