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Matilda

Long a favorite of royals -- and by long we mean ninth century! -- but more associated with the big-eyed bookworm from the beloved children's novel by Roald Dahl, made into a movie in 1996. This moniker comes with a whole host of cute nickname options, too.

Origin: English; German

Gender: Female

Meaning Tags: Traits & Characteristics; War or Battle; Add a Meaning Tag

Variations: Mateo +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Matilde +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Mattie +; Matty +; Maud +; Tilda +; Tillie +; Tilly +; Add a Nickname

Personality: Smart; Add a Personality Trait

Famous Matildas: Princess Mathilde of Belgium; Daughter of Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams; Add a Famous Matilda

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