Tilde

Tilde is a diminutive of Matilde and carries the meaning "the strong fighter" or "the mighty in battle." This meaning derives from the Old High German words maht for "power, strength" and hiltia for "battle," which appear in the original German name Mechthild. The name Tilde is particularly widespread in Denmark, while it is also becoming increasingly popular in Germany, similar to the variant Tilda.

What does the name Tilde mean?

Tilde is a short form of Matilde and means "the strong fighter" or "the mighty in battle." This meaning comes from the Old High German terms maht for "power, strength" and hiltia for "battle," which appear in the old German name Mechthild. In Denmark, Tilde is particularly common, while the variant Tilda is also gaining popularity in Germany. Other variants of the name Tilde or Matilde include Mathilde, Mathilda, Matilda, Thilda, and Thilde. Additionally, there are international forms such as Mafalda (Italian, Portuguese), Mahaut (French), Matylda (Polish), as well as Maud and Maude (English).

Where does the name Tilde come from?

The name Tilde has Old High German roots and means "the strong fighter" or "the mighty in battle."

How do you pronounce Tilde?

The pronunciation of the name Tilde is clear and simple. It consists of two syllables, pronounced as "Til-de" [ˈtɪldə]. The first syllable begins with a short, closed I sound, followed by a soft L that transitions into the second syllable, which gently fades. This structure gives Tilde a simple, Nordic charm - clear, reduced, and friendly.

When is the name day of Tilde?

The name day for Tilde is celebrated on February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.

Popularity

Tilde enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of most common names for girls. The name achieved its best placement in 2018 with the 2,157th rank. In the last ten years, Tilde has been chosen as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,789th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,380th.

Famous people

• Tilde Fröling (actress from Sweden)
• Tilde Froling (actress from Sweden)
• Tilde Michels (German children's book author)