Matilda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Matilda Name at a Glance

Name	Matilda
Meaning	Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Matilda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Matilda means “Strength in battle. Matilda was the wife of William the Conqueror. Used in Australia as slang for a bushman's pack”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Matilda Name Origin

Our database records Matilda under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Matilda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Matilda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Matilda

When considering Matilda for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.