Meaning Originated in Germanic and common in English, Mathilda means 'mighty in battle' and became popular as the name of the wife of William the Conqueror. Origin of Mathilda German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Rose Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Mathilda MA-til-da Similar Names Maud Matilda Tillie Williamina Tilly-May Tilly-Mae Emma-Louise Mathilde Mechtilde Mathild Year by Year Popularity of Mathilda