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Tilda

Girl Name day: March 14
Tilda is a short form of Matilda: on birth records it is written Matilda (33,500 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Matilda page. Also a short form of Mathilda.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Mighty in battle.
From Germanic 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle).

Name day for Tilda

March 14

Why this day? Tilda is a short form of Matilda, and shares its name day.

Tilda is celebrated in the United States and Germany on March 14.

The story of the name Tilda

Tilda is a short form of Matilda. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — mighty in battle, and shares its name day, March 14.

On birth records, Tilda is rarely written as such: the Tildas are Matildas (33,500 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Matilda page. Tilda is also a short form of Mathilda.

Frequently asked questions about Tilda

What does Tilda mean?

Tilda is a short form of Matilda, which means mighty in battle.

When is Tilda's name day?

March 14, together with Matilda: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tilda a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Matilda.

Tilda's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Tilda

Top 10

  1. Letitia93%
  2. Geri92%
  3. Nanci92%
  4. Felecia92%
  5. Teena90%
  6. Liz90%
  7. Judi90%
  8. Gaye90%
  9. Vickey88%
  10. Gayla88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lourdes42%
  2. Terrie42%
  3. Sherie44%
  4. Nan44%
  5. Alfreda45%
  6. Deirdre45%
  7. Lolita47%
  8. Deidre48%
  9. Venus48%
  10. Madonna48%

Love potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Louann42%
  2. Kitty42%
  3. Joycelyn42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Nena42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Moira42%
  8. Marilynn42%
  9. Venus42%
  10. Mitzi43%

Professional potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre42%
  2. Dori42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Gay42%
  6. Georgette42%
  7. Jerrie45%
  8. Melodie45%
  9. Madonna45%
  10. Lauri46%

Crush potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Terrie42%
  3. Lourdes44%
  4. Kaye48%
  5. Jeanie53%
  6. Tena53%
  7. Marta53%
  8. Freida54%
  9. Mari55%
  10. Karyn56%
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