Names like Matilda
If Matilda is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Matilda has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Myla, Lorelai, Emory and Mina.
24 girl names like Matilda
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- Myla#210Myla is thought to be derived from a Slavic word meaning "gracious" or "dear." It can…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Lorelai#333The name Lorelai is said to mean "murmuring rock" or "alluring temptress." It comes from…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Emory#339Emory can mean "home ruler" or "brave power."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Mina#597Mina is often a short form of Wilhelmina, which means "resolute protector."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Willa#422Willa means "resolute protector." It suggests someone determined and strong-willed.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Zelda#832Zelda means "gray battle" or "strong woman".Also GermanSame “-da” ending
- Madilyn#464Madilyn is a form of Madeline, which means "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a town on…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Emelia#601Emelia means "rival" or "striving." It can also be associated with industriousness and…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Hattie#334Hattie is often a short form of Harriet or Henrietta, which mean "home ruler" or "rules…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Luella#780Luella is a combination of the names "Lou" or "Louise" and "Ella." It can mean "famous…Also German3 syllables
- Emmy#445Emmy is often a nickname for names like Emily or Emma.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Lina#572Lina is often a short form of names ending in '-lina'.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Adalynn#184Adalynn is a modern name that combines "Ada" (noble) with "lynn" (lake or waterfall).Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Alisson#511Alisson is a form of Alice, meaning "noble kind."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Louisa#697Famous warrior; feminine form of Louis.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- VadaIt means "to rule" or "famous ruler."Also GermanSame “-da” ending
- Emersyn#138Emersyn means "son of Emery." It's a modern twist on a surname.Also German3 syllables
- Miley#338Miley is often considered a diminutive of Emily or Amelia.Also German
- Frankie#552Frankie is usually short for Frances or Francine.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Rayna#796Rayna means "queen" or "wise counselor."Also German
- Malia#349Malia is the Hawaiian version of the name Mary.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Aubree#489Aubree is a variant of Aubrey, meaning "ruler of the elves" or "elf ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Camilla#361Camilla likely means "young ceremonial attendant".Similar popularity curve3 syllables
- Alaya#368It means 'noble' or 'exalted'.Similar popularity curve3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Matilda?
- Names with a similar style to Matilda include Myla, Lorelai, Emory, Mina, Willa and Zelda.
- How are these names matched to Matilda?
- Each name is compared with Matilda on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Matilda has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Matilda?
- Myla, Lorelai, Emory, Mina and Willa share Matilda's German roots.