Mathilde
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mathilde: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2009.
Originating from the Germanic elements *maht* (might, strength) and *hild* (battle), Mathilde means "mighty in battle," sharing its roots with the more common English form Matilda. A name borne by medieval queens, it was famously held by Mathilde of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, and by Empress Mathilde, daughter of Henry I, whose claim to the English throne sparked a civil war. Today, Princess Mathilde of Belgium carries the name into modern royalty. While no major Scottish place bears the name directly, the variant Matilda appears in several Scottish surnames and place names, such as the village of Matilda in Fife. In Scotland, Mathilde has enjoyed a steady, modest popularity since the 1970s, often chosen for its elegant continental feel and strong historical resonance.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20094 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6684 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1997
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y