Matilde

Origine et signification de Matilde

Matilde springs from the Germanic Mahthild, joining maht 'might, power' with hild 'battle': it means 'mighty in battle'. A strong, ancient name, it was borne by medieval queens and noblewomen, above all Matilda of Canossa. Found in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France (Mathilde) and Germany, it has enjoyed a real revival in Italy in recent years. Its charm lies in the balance between soft sound and evocative strength.

Variantes dans le monde

Comment dire Matilde dans d’autres langues.

Personnalités célèbres

• Matilde Serao— écrivain
• Matilde di Canossa— monarque