Might in battle
Derived from the Germanic elements 'maht' (might/strength) and 'hild' (battle). It was introduced to England by the Normans and was the name of the wife of William the Conqueror. While the spelling Matilda is more common, this 'h' variant offers a slightly more vintage, European feel.
Less common today
Mathilda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,177 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The young protagonist and assassin-in-training · Léon: The Professional
French film actress
The title character of Mary Shelley's novella · Mathilda
Claimant to the English throne during the Anarchy, often styled as Mathilda
