Baby name

RISING GIRL · GERMANIC
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Tilda

/TIL · dah/


“Strength in battle”

Swedish and English short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis meaning 'strength in battle'; made famous by actress Tilda Swinton.

tilly · til · tild

warm

How it ages.

Cool and effortlessly stylish; ages beautifully with the Tilda Swinton association giving it artistic credibility.

The cultural moment.

Rising in the UK and Sweden since 2010; popular among parents seeking understated but striking names.