See the results of this poll: Mathilda or Matilda
Respondents: 43 (This poll is closed)
- Mathilda : 3 (7%)
- Matilda: 40 (93%)
Respondents: 43 (This poll is closed)
I’d spell it [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] in English, [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f] in [name_m]German[/name_m].
[name_f]Mathilda[/name_f] looks a bit older and very regal to me, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is young and fun yet classic.
Interestingly enough, in both languages, [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] & [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f] would make very fitting and current (vintage but modern) sisters.
I don’t mind [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f], but what seems like the most natural spelling to me is [name_f]Matilda[/name_f].
exactly what I think. I prefer [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] spelling, to me it’s more fresh.
The -hilda bit is my favourite part of [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f], so for me [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is not an option.
I agree with @opheliaflora that it sort of depends on where in the world you are though. I’m from Norway and there are almost 5000 women named [name_f]Mathilde[/name_f] here, but only 1200 named [name_f]Matilde[/name_f] (with an -a ending, the name is very rare)
I pronounce them differently. The h is pronounced in [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f], in the way I say it. You spell it the way you want.
Definitely [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] for me! It looks so much more classic and regal, and I love the historical associations. I pronounce them both the same way.
I would spell it [name_f]Matilda[/name_f].
Thanks everyone; [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] got over 90% of the votes, so [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] it is!