What do you think of this name?

ams6404 · October 2010

Matilda

I am wavering between:

1) Cute name for a little girl that grows well into adulthood. Unusual, but not in a weird way; or

2) Old lady / way too old-fashioned

I'm totally on the fence - can't decide if I love it or hate it!

JSRICH · October 2010

all I can think about is the movie...

i would say pass. /:

braveangel2 · October 2010

I like Matilda, so I see both of these categories working nicely together.

HappyMrsK · October 2010

It's ok, but I don't love it.

It always reminds me of Morticia from The Addams Family for some reason.

scoutkate · October 2010

I like it. Cute and quirky.

cranberry27 · October 2010

I think it's very pretty! I don't think it's a little girl name at all.

I have suggested it to DH, but we decided to avoid because we KNOW we'll end up calling her Mattie and that puts her in the category of all the Maddies out there, but with a spelling to clarify and people assuming she's a Madeleine or Madison. But this is because we're chronic, unstoppable nicknamers and DH would never go for Tillie as an alternate!

elyshaswedding · October 2010

I love it! I tried to get my husband on board, especially because he is Matthew, but he doesn't care for it.

ames71 · October 2010

I like it, but I like a lot of the "old-fashioned" names.

ams6404 · October 2010

cranberry27:

I think it's very pretty! I don't think it's a little girl name at all.

I have suggested it to DH, but we decided to avoid because we KNOW we'll end up calling her Mattie and that puts her in the category of all the Maddies out there, but with a spelling to clarify and people assuming she's a Madeleine or Madison. But this is because we're chronic, unstoppable nicknamers and DH would never go for Tillie as an alternate!

I thought about that too! I would want to avoid Mattie for the same reasons as you and Tillie -- no way. So with Matilda we would have to avoid nicknames altogether.

magsugar13 · October 2010

cranberry27 · October 2010

ams6404:
cranberry27:

I think it's very pretty! I don't think it's a little girl name at all.
I have suggested it to DH, but we decided to avoid because we KNOW we'll end up calling her Mattie and that puts her in the category of all the Maddies out there, but with a spelling to clarify and people assuming she's a Madeleine or Madison. But this is because we're chronic, unstoppable nicknamers and DH would never go for Tillie as an alternate!
I thought about that too! I would want to avoid Mattie for the same reasons as you and Tillie -- no way. So with Matilda we would have to avoid nicknames altogether.

Personally, I think trying to avoid nicknames with an easily nicknameable three syllable name is just asking for trouble. You really need to like the nickname if it's a common, easy one. There are going to be Maddies in her class and she may very well want to be one too. You seriously run the risk of being in the corner with all the Michael moms grumbling about how nobody will use the beautiful name you gave your child.

strangebird · October 2010

I love the name, personally. But, from your tone and the issues you raised, it doesn't sound like its the name for you. Move on. You'll find something you like better.

sunnyday016 · October 2010

LyndseylovesHugh · October 2010

I LOVE the name Matilda! And I think Georgia and Matilda make a really cute sibset!

globetrotting7 · October 2010

tblauvelt · October 2010

NMS, sorry

BlindysWife · October 2010

I really like Matilda.

OctoberCAPA · October 2010

I like it, but I'm with you on not wanting Mattie and I really hate Tillie!

GideonsMom · October 2010

I like the nickname Tilly.

brighteyes888 · October 2010

omg my baby is named Georgia too...that name is making a serious comeback! I think you like old fashioned names like Georgia but I dunno about Matilda, it sounds severe, kind of militant and authoritative.

alisonemma · October 2010

I think of an ugly little girl.

teshy1 · October 2010

IMO, Matilda sounds appropriate in early childhood and in adulthood, but I have a feeling it could cause some problems during the tween and teen years.

Honestly, if you're having reservations about the name Matilda already, I'd say find another name.

LMS05 · October 2010

I like it's cute!

msmerymac · October 2010

I like it and would lean toward the first thought. I think, like a lot of "old-fashioned" names (Evelyn, Eleanor) it's becoming more common, but not too popular. I doubt she'll go her whole life without meeting another Matilda. So I'd say go for it.

lovemytwoboys · October 2010

I like it, but I don't love it.

FWIW, I think #1 and #2 are both true. I see it as old-fashioned yet unusual (but not weird).

jsillyfun · October 2010

I love it and I think it is adorable on a child, but will age perfectly fine.

Sarahhasboys · October 2010

Love Matilda!!

If my last baby had been a girl he would be Matilda Elaine. Nn Millie. Is Millie such a strange nn for Matilda?

mlf625 · October 2010

LOVE IT. But I like old lady names. I pushed for Mable for DD's name and we ended up with Vivian.

imleeann · October 2010

all i think about is the movie too.

i wouldnt.

MnM7608 · October 2010

I love it, and it was a great book as well!

anna7602 · October 2010

I like it.

SpartanGirl · October 2010

I like it. I think of the movie/book as well, but it's not a bad association to me.

meganbear · October 2010

I love it! Even with the book/movie association, the character of Matilda has nothing but great qualities!

queenbone · October 2010

I love a lot of old lady names, but this one hasn't won me over yet.

clairej · October 2010

I think it's really cute. It reminds me of the Roald Dahl book, which I loved as a little girl.

kizz11 · October 2010

dislike.

macchiatto · October 2010

I love a lot of old-fashioned names, but I think this one has kind of an unattractive sound to it.

monimonimoni · October 2010

I like it! Though it does remind me of Waltzing Matilda.

Lucky428 · October 2010

JSRICH:
all I can think about is the movie...

i would say pass. /:

Yes

ams6404 · October 2010

monimonimoni:
I like it! Though it does remind me of Waltzing Matilda.

It reminds me of that song, too. But for some reason that is a positive association for me and makes me like the name more.

ams6404 · October 2010

cranberry27:
ams6404:
cranberry27:

I think it's very pretty! I don't think it's a little girl name at all.

I have suggested it to DH, but we decided to avoid because we KNOW we'll end up calling her Mattie and that puts her in the category of all the Maddies out there, but with a spelling to clarify and people assuming she's a Madeleine or Madison. But this is because we're chronic, unstoppable nicknamers and DH would never go for Tillie as an alternate!

I thought about that too! I would want to avoid Mattie for the same reasons as you and Tillie -- no way. So with Matilda we would have to avoid nicknames altogether.

Personally, I think trying to avoid nicknames with an easily nicknameable three syllable name is just asking for trouble. You really need to like the nickname if it's a common, easy one. There are going to be Maddies in her class and she may very well want to be one too. You seriously run the risk of being in the corner with all the Michael moms grumbling about how nobody will use the beautiful name you gave your child.

Hmm, this is a good point. I can definitely see people wanting to shorten it, although we are not really "nicknamers" ourselves. That is something to think about.

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