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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).