Matilde
/maˈtilde/
Matilda is a female given name in Spanish, known as Matilde.
Meaning: female given name, cognates and transliterations (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈtilde/
Did you know?
- The name Matilde is often associated with the concept of 'strength' or 'battle' due to its Germanic roots, though modern Spanish speakers often view it simply as a classic, vintage name.
- Because the name is so closely linked to historical European royalty, a Spanish speaker might perceive someone named Matilde as having a 'noble' or 'stately' aura.
- In some traditional Spanish naming customs, Matilde is frequently paired with María to create the composite name María Matilde.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, Sra. Matilde, ¿cómo puedo ayudarle hoy?Good morning, Mrs. Matilda, how can I assist you today?
- Estimada Matilde, nos complace invitarla a nuestra conferencia.Dear Matilda, we are pleased to invite you to our conference.
- ¡Hola Matilda! ¿Vas a venir a la fiesta esta noche?Hi Matilda! Are you coming to the party tonight?
- Mi hermana se llama Matilde.My sister's name is Matilde.
- Matilde es una mujer muy inteligente.Matilde is a very intelligent woman.
- ¿Conoces a la pequeña Matilde?Do you know little Matilde?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about a friend's daughter.
- Lucía¿Cómo se llama la hija de tu prima?What is your cousin's daughter's name?
- DanielSu nombre es Matilde.Her name is Matilde.
- Lucía¡Qué nombre tan bonito tiene la niña!What a beautiful name the girl has!
- DanielSí, a ella le encanta su nombre.Yes, she loves her name.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matilda” translations and entries Matilde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
