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How can you honor Matilda with a baby name?

To honor Matilda, you could start with Tillie (an affectionate form). For a connection through strength, consider Valerie or Gabriel.

You can also keep Matilda as a first or middle name.

Choose a name below to read its meaning and story.

Short and affectionate forms

Tillie Affectionate form

177 US registrations in 2025.

Maude French · Short form

46 US registrations in 2025.

Maudie Affectionate form

10 US registrations in 2025.

A connection through meaning

These names share a meaning theme with Matilda, not necessarily its whole meaning or origin.

Matilda means "strength in battle".

Valerie strength

Valerie comes through Valeria from a Latin word meaning "to be strong".

Gabriel strength

Gabriel combines Hebrew words for a strong man or hero and God.

Louis battle

Louis comes from a Germanic name combining fame and battle.

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Forms come from our verified name families and directly documented language links. Uncertain family links are left out. Follow a name for the full history.

Counts for these forms: US Social Security Administration, 2025. We add the published counts for girls and boys with the exact spelling. The source withholds counts below five.

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