Mathilde
/ma.tild/
Mathilde is the French form of the female given name Mathilde.
Mathilde is a female given name used in French-speaking contexts.
Which one should you use?
Tildou is an informal variation of the name Mathilde.
How do you pronounce it?
/ma.tild/. The word has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Mathilde shares a root with the German word macht, meaning 'power' or 'might', which reflects the name's original meaning of 'strength in battle'.
- In many French families, a child named Mathilde might be called Matou as an affectionate nickname, even though this word is also the common term for 'kitty cat'.
- In French literature, the name Mathilde is famously associated with the short story 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, where it represents a woman obsessed with social status.
Examples in context
- Je vous présente Mathilde, notre nouvelle directrice.Allow me to introduce Mathilde, our new director.
- Je connais Mathilde.I know Mathilde.
- Est-ce que Mathilde est là ?Is Mathilde there?
- Mathilde est une amie très sympa.Mathilde is a very nice friend.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ChloéTu as vu Mathilde aujourd'hui ?Did you see Mathilde today?
- GabrielNon, je n'ai pas vu Mathilde.No, I haven't seen Mathilde.
- ChloéElle devait venir nous voir.She was supposed to come see us.
- GabrielPeut-être qu'elle a un empêchement.Maybe she has something come up.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Mathilde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
