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Comments and insights on the name Matilda: | Edit

Matilda is steadily climbing up in popularity in England... it was off the top 100 chart when I was pregnant 4 years ago... The next year it was on number 83 and it's up to 60-something now. Watch out for it getting popular in the US too, now with Heath Ledger's death (more mention of his little girl, called Matilda.)

Matilda is a classic Aussie name, it's never been number 1 of the the top 100 or anything, but its always around. It works for both a little girl (Tilly is the cutest nickname) and a sophisticated woman.

Personal experiences with the name Matilda: | Edit

Having breakfast in a fashionable cafe in London this morning, I overheard a mother calling after her toddler, "Matilda! Matilda! Tillie!" Do I smell a trend?

My sister is called Matilda and it suits her really well. I think it is a very bright, friendly and happy name.

My name is Matilda and I love it :D I have never been teased and would say it is the perfect name to call your child.

Nicknames for Matilda: | Edit

Tilda, Tillie, Tilly, Mattie, Milly, Millie, Tia, Tildy, Mimi, Mally

Meanings and history of the name Matilda: | Edit

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Famous real-life people named Matilda: | Edit

Matilda of England, wife of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, and mother of King Henry II of England
Matilda Joslyn Gage, American suffragist, abolitionist, and author
Matilda Ledger, daughter of actor Heath Ledger & actress Michelle Williams
Tilda Swinton, actress

Matilda in song, story & screen: | Edit

Matilda, title character of the children's book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, published 1988.
"Waltzing Matilda" is an Australian folk song written by Banjo Paterson in 1895.
"Matilda", song by Harry Belafonte, also done by the Grateful Dead