Matilda

Pronunciation: [ m-uht-IHLD-uh ]

Boy Name #28,186 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Matilda is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uht-IHLD-uh.

Parents who love the name Matilda often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,186
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Matias #158 Matisse #4233

Nicknames

Mat May Matie Matiie

Also a Girl Name

Matilda is also used as a girl name, ranked #410.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matilda

Is Matilda a boy or girl name?

Matilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28186. As a girl name, it is ranked #410. Matilda is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Matilda?

Matilda is pronounced m-uht-IHLD-uh.

How popular is the name Matilda?

Matilda is currently ranked #28186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Matilda?

Common nicknames for Matilda include Mat, May, Matie, and Matiie.

Is Matilda a common or rare name?

Matilda is an uncommon name, ranked #28186 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Matilda

Matilda is a boy name .

Is Matilda a boy or girl name? Matilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,186 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #410. Matilda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Matilda is currently ranked #28,186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Matilda include Mat, May, Matie, and Matiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Matilda include Matias, Matisse . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.