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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. Hedy92%
  2. Tennie92%
  3. Dorine92%
  4. Joye89%
  5. Gennie88%
  6. Vita88%
  7. Vella88%
  8. Flo86%
  9. Carolee85%
  10. Jovita85%

Love potential for Tilda

Top 10

  1. Tennie81%
  2. Hedy81%
  3. Betsey80%
  4. Joye80%
  5. Ludie80%
  6. Dorine79%
  7. Gennie79%
  8. Mammie79%
  9. Queenie78%
  10. Mellie78%

Bottom 10

  1. Beverlee42%
  2. Marylin42%
  3. Viva42%
  4. Tiny42%
  5. Marylyn42%
  6. Pinkie42%
  7. Sigrid43%
  8. Irena44%
  9. Freeda44%
  10. Sibyl44%

Professional potential for Tilda

Bottom 10

  1. Thora42%
  2. Minna42%
  3. Vashti42%
  4. Versie43%
  5. Fairy43%
  6. Vincenza44%
  7. Bell45%
  8. Rozella46%
  9. Mellie46%
  10. Tiny47%

Crush potential for Tilda

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