Thilde

Thilde is a feminine first name that is considered a diminutive of the traditional German name Mathilde. Its meaning is 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. This name has its roots in the Old German name Mechthild and is composed of the Old High German terms maht, meaning 'power, strength', and hiltia, meaning 'battle'.

What does the name Thilde mean?

The first name Thilde is a diminutive of Mathilde and carries the meaning 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old German name Mechthild. The Old High German words maht for 'power, strength' and hiltia for 'battle' are also part of this heritage. In Germany, the diminutives Thilde and Thilda are rather rare, while related names like Tilda, Mathilda, and Matilda are among the most sought-after feminine names. Other variants of Thilde and Mathilde include Tilde, Mafalda (Italian, Portuguese), Mahaut (French), Matylda (Polish), as well as Maud and Maude (English).

Where does the name Thilde come from?

The name Thilde has Old High German roots and means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle'.

How do you pronounce Thilde?

The name Thilde is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Thil-de' [ˈtɪldə] or [ˈtɪldɛ]. The short, bright 'i' is at the center of the name. The consonant cluster '-ld' gives the word a distinctive structure, while the name gently fades at the end. Thilde has a clear and concise sound that radiates both calm and strength.

When is the name day of Thilde?

The name day of Thilde, in its function as a diminutive of Mathilde, is celebrated on the following dates: February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Thilde is an unusual first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020 at rank 2,240. In the last ten years, the name Thilde has been given about 30 times, placing it at 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,899th.