I love
Matilda, but it's rapidly increasing in popularity and I think it will become trendy soon - if it is not already. When I was at nursery I had a friend named
Mattie - I presume it was shortened from
Matilda - and I think the only reason I remember her is because of her name. If I had an
Matilda I would definitely use the nickname
Mattie quite regularly, I
really dislike
Tilly, though I do not mind
Tilda. I think
Matilda "
Mattie" and
Lucinda "
Lucie" are lovely as sisters, though I still do slightly prefer
Lucia :)