Matilde
/M-AA-T-IY-L-D-EH/
Mighty in battle — Countess Matilda of Tuscany was medieval Italy's most powerful woman
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Yes — Matilde is a Christian girl name of Italian origin, meaning “Mighty in battle — Countess Matilda of Tuscany was medieval Italy's most powerful woman”.
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Meaning & origin
Matilde is a girl's name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Mighty in battle — Countess Matilda of Tuscany was medieval Italy's most powerful woman" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Italian, European families, Matilde carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Matilde look like?
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See Matilde's baby portrait →What does Matilde's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Matilde resonates in either tradition.
Matilde's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Matilde's full reading →
Does Matilde go with your family's names?
Matilde breaks into 7 sounds: /M-AA-T-IY-L-D-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Matilde sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Matilde beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Matilde — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Matilde
If Matilde resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Italian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Matilde
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Common questions about Matilde
What does the name Matilde mean?
Matilde means "Mighty in battle — Countess Matilda of Tuscany was medieval Italy's most powerful woman." It is a girl name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Matilde a boy or girl name?
Matilde is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Matilde?
Matilde is of Italian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, European families.
Is Matilde a Christian name?
Yes. Matilde is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Italian origin.
What does Matilde mean in Italian?
Matilde originates from Italian, where it means "Mighty in battle — Countess Matilda of Tuscany was medieval Italy's most powerful woman."
What are common nicknames for Matilde?
Common short forms of Matilde include Mati.
What is the numerology of Matilde?
Matilde has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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