Mighty in battle
A continental European form of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements 'maht' (might/strength) and 'hild' (battle). It was introduced to England by the Normans and has remained a classic choice in France, Germany, and Scandinavia.
Less common today
Mathilde isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,569 in 2011.
Queen of England and wife of William the Conqueror
Award-winning French actress
The protagonist of Guy de Maupassant's short story 'The Necklace' · The Necklace
Medical researcher and founding chairman of amfAR
A main character in Stendhal's novel 'The Red and the Black' · The Red and the Black
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
