Thilda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Thilda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Thilda is a diminutive of Mathilda and means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. The name has its origin in the ancient German name Mechthild, which is composed of the Old High German words maht for 'power, strength' and hiltia for 'battle'.
What does the name Thilda mean?
The name Thilda is a diminutive of Mathilda and carries the meaning 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. It has its roots in the ancient German name Mechthild, which is formed from the Old High German terms maht for 'power, strength' and hiltia for 'battle'. While Mathilda is one of the most common girls' names in Germany, Thilda is chosen significantly less often. However, in recent years, the spelling Tilda (without the h), as a short form of Matilda, has developed into a very popular name. Other variants of Thilda or Mathilda include Mathilde, Thilde, and Tilde, as well as international equivalents like Mafalda (Italian, Portuguese), Mahaut (French), Matylda (Polish), and the English forms Maud and Maude.
Where does the name Thilda come from?
The first name Thilda has its roots in Old High German and means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'.
How do you pronounce Thilda?
The pronunciation of Thilda is sonically distinct and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Til-da' [ˈtɪlda]. It begins with a clear T sound, which gives the name structure. The consonant combination in the middle provides a striking, memorable center. The second syllable sounds open and determined, giving Thilda a powerful yet feminine aura – modern, strong in character, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Thilda?
Like the name Mathilda, Thilda also has its name day on February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.
Popularity
Thilda is among the fairly popular first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 801st on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2022 at 756th place. In the last ten years, Thilda has been given as a first name about 440 times, placing it 932nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,140th.
Nicknames & pet names
Thilli / Thilli-Billi / Thilly
Frequently asked questions about the name Thilda
What is the meaning of the name Thilda?
The name Thilda means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle' and is a diminutive of Mathilda.
Where does the name Thilda come from?
Thilda has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the terms 'maht' for power and 'hiltia' for battle.
How popular is the name Thilda?
Thilda is chosen significantly less often than Mathilda, but has gained recognition in recent years, while the spelling Tilda (without the h) is becoming increasingly popular.