Matilde
“Strength in battle.”
Origin and meaning of Matilde
Matilde is a form of Matilda used in Portuguese, Spanish and Italian.
- Germanicmaht + hilt
Strength + battle
The family circulated among medieval royalty, including William the Conqueror's wife. Mathilde preserves a close spelling; Maud shows how the same origin can produce a very different form.
Forms and variants
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Which surnames go well with Matilde?
We calculate how Matilde sounds next to the 6 most common surnames in the English-speaking world. The score runs from 0 to 100 and weighs length contrast, the cadence of the pair and cacophony at the join — a row only gets a comment when there is something specific to point out.
| Name + surname | Syllables | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Matilde Jones | 5 | 97 — Great harmony |
| Matilde Williams | 5 | 96 — Great harmony |
| Matilde Johnson | 5 | 95 — Great harmony |
| Matilde Brown | 4 | 94 — Great harmony |
| Matilde Smith | 4 | 94 — Great harmony |
| Matilde Taylor | 5 | 94 — Great harmony |
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Numerology of the name Matilde
Every letter in Matilde carries a value. Added up, they reveal three numbers describing talents, motivations and the impression the name makes.
Leadership
Number 1 brings independence and drive: it loves to lead and break new ground.
Soul number
Care
Inner desire: Number 6 brings love and responsibility: it protects family and nurtures.
Personality number
Structure
First impression: Number 4 brings discipline and solidity: it builds with method and trust.
Numerology is a symbolic, cultural reading: fun and inspiration, not science.
Sweet nicknames for Matilde
Affectionate ways to call Matilde every day.
About the name Matilde
Matilde is a feminine name. Origin: Portuguese. Meaning: “Strength in battle.”. Rarity: Modern (Top 200: popular yet current).
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In Pythagorean numerology, Matilde resonates with the number 1 (Leadership), an energy many parents tie to the character they dream of nurturing in their child. See the full reading in the numerology section above.
Frequently asked questions about Matilde
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means “Strength in battle.”.
Is Matilde a boy's name or a girl's name?
Matilde is a feminine name.
What is the origin of the name Matilde?
Matilde is a name of Portuguese origin.
Is Matilde a common or rare name?
On the CraftsNames scale, Matilde is classified as Modern: Top 200: popular yet current.
What nicknames go with Matilde?
Common affectionate nicknames for Matilde: Mati, Tilde, Til.
What is the numerology number of the name Matilde?
In Pythagorean numerology, Matilde has the expression number 1: Leadership.
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