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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

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Gussie42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Dorcas42%
  5. Hellen42%
  6. Lovie44%
  7. Belva45%
  8. Concetta45%
  9. Vernice46%
  10. Lulu46%

Love potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Neva42%
  2. Sybil42%
  3. Dolly42%
  4. Lulu42%
  5. Darline42%
  6. Iona42%
  7. Hellen42%
  8. Rubie42%
  9. Jannie44%
  10. Ione44%

Professional potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Tillie42%
  2. Wilda42%
  3. Idella42%
  4. Lulu42%
  5. Letha42%
  6. Mazie43%
  7. Rubie43%
  8. Birdie44%
  9. Tessie44%
  10. Lovie45%

Crush potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Gussie42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Edythe42%
  4. Erna42%
  5. Una42%
  6. Ardith43%
  7. Arline43%
  8. Orpha43%
  9. Earnestine44%
  10. Neva44%
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