Mathilda

My full name is Mathilda and my parents gave me the Hildy nickname to go with Mathilda as it comes from the Hilda part of Mathilda and my Mom had never liked the nickname Tillie. I’ve always liked both names; they are unusual and the meaning is fantastic! “Mighty battle maiden” as my Mom told it to me! Long live the name Mathilda!

Great name! Very European.

The spelling makes this look like it wouldn't roll off the tongue smoothly.

This is my name and it's a real struggle because people like to give you nicknames like 'Math' 'Matty' 'Tilly' and even unfortunately 'Meth'. Not a fan of it.

Matilda is the spelling I would go with. One of the reasons for why I don't care for Mathilda much is because all I can see is the 'Hilda' part. Hilda is one of the most dated and unattractive names to ever exist.

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MATILDA!

When written, all I see is Hilda, and that turns me off from this spelling unfortunately.

The name Mathilda was given to 41 baby girls born in the US in 2012.

I like both spellings of this name, but I like this one a little more because it wouldn't remind people of the movie, although it doesn't look as pretty. Mattie is a cute nickname, but only for a kid.

Well, if you break this name up, it includes the words math and Hilda. Neither of which denote something good. (Yes I am aware that the H is silent). It looks horrible when written as well. I don't like how it sounds; very harsh and I always think of something dingy.

I love this name and I definitely prefer this spelling. It's strong but also cute and would age well. If I have a daughter, I will probably name her Mathilda Marie and call her Mattie for short.

I like the spelling of "Mathilda" better than without the "th". I don't know why, but I do. This is also the name of the little cute girl in Beyblade. She's in Barthez Battalion.