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Matilda

Meaning

From the Germanic name Mahthildis meaning "strength in battle", from the elements maht "might, stren

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Based on famous people named Matilda and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Resilience
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Matilda

Matilda (novel)

Matilda is a book by British writer Roald Dahl.

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Matilda of Germany, Countess Palatine of Lotharingia

Matilda (Summer 979 – November 1025), Countess Palatine of Lotharingia, was a member of the Ottonian dynasty, the third daughter of Emperor Otto II and Empress Theophanu.

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Matilda effect

The Matilda effect is a bias against acknowledging the achievements of women scientists whose work is attributed to their male colleagues.

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Matilda Boson

Matilda Boson (born 4 December 1981, Linköping) is a Swedish handball player who plays for the Sweden women's national handball team.

Matilda Chaplin Ayrton

Matilda Charlotte Chaplin Ayrton (22 June 1846France, Calvados, Etat-Civil, 1792-1942 database, FamilySearch: 12 October 2018, citing Birth, Calvados, Normandie, France, Archives departementales du.

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Matilda in Other Languages

Ancient GermanicMathilda
CzechMatylda
DanishTilde
DutchTil
EnglishMaddie
EnglishMaddison
EnglishMaddy

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