Tilda
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tilda: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
A short form of Matilda, Tilda ultimately derives from the Old High German name Mahthildis, composed of *maht* (might, strength) and *hild* (battle), giving it the powerful meaning of "battle-mighty." The name gained modern prominence through the fiercely talented Swedish actress Tilda Swinton, known for her chameleon-like roles in films from *Orlando* to *The Chronicles of Narnia*. While no major places are named directly for Tilda, the root Matilda inspired the name of Matilda Street in Glasgow, a nod to the name's long Scottish history. A charmingly brisk and stylish choice, Tilda has seen a quiet resurgence in Scotland, often chosen as a standalone name rather than a mere nickname for Matilda, giving it a fresh, independent feel.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2014)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y