Scandinavian name
Matilda
Battle-mighty; used in Swedish as Matilda/Matilda variants.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 3
- Regions
- Sweden, Finland, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
About this name
Matilda is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Finland, Denmark. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Battle-mighty; used in Swedish as Matilda/Matilda variants.
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