Mechtilde

Mechtilde is a variant of the name Mechthilde, which in turn represents a form of Mechthild. The name means 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle' and derives from the Old High German word 'maht' for 'power, strength' as well as 'hiltia' for 'battle.' The first name Mechtilde and its variants were particularly common in the Middle Ages and until the mid-20th century.

What does the name Mechtilde mean?

Mechtilde stands for 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle' and is a variant of Mechthilde, which in turn is a form of Mechthild. The name has its roots in Old High German, where 'maht' means 'power, strength' and 'hiltia' means 'battle.' Until the mid-20th century, Mechtilde was a popular first name but has increasingly been replaced by the more commonly used variants Mathilde and Mathilda today.

Where does the name Mechtilde come from?

Mechtilde is a female first name that has Old High German origins and carries the meaning 'the strong fighter' or 'the powerful in battle.' The name is composed of the Old High German words 'maht' (power, strength) and 'hiltia' (battle). The language is Old German.

How do you pronounce Mechtilde?

Mechtilde is pronounced approximately like 'Mech-til-de.'

When is the name day of Mechtilde?

The name day of Mechtilde is celebrated on February 26, March 6, May 31, August 15, and November 19.

Popularity

Mechtilde is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2011, it ranked 2,438th on the list of the most popular female first names. From 2010 to 2024, Mechtilde was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,958th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Meggy / Tilla / Tilly