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MelleTX
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Matilda or Mathilde... which do you prefer?
MelleTX
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Which spelling do you prefer?
Personally, I prefer the French spelling because my first name is Michelle. I am not so much a fan of the French pronunciation. Mainly because my family still argues over how to pronounce Michelle - (Mi or Me).
But I do love the Mathilde spelling. Just wondering if the more popular version wouldn't be easier for a child to handle.
MATILDA
From the Germanic name Mahthildis meaning "strength in battle", from the elements maht "might, strength" and hild "battle". Saint Matilda was the wife of the 10th-century German king Henry I the Fowler. The name was brought to England by the Normans, being borne by the wife of William the Conqueror himself. It was popular until the 15th century in England, usually in the vernacular form Maud. Both forms were revived by the 19th century. This name appears in the popular Australian folk song 'Waltzing Matilda', written in 1895.
MATHILDE
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Re: Matilda or Mathilde... which do you prefer?
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Matilda
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This is a tough question for me, because I love them both.
I think for you, I would choose Matilda, since you specifically don't want to hear the ma-TEELD pronunciation. Not that a lot of people will assume that pronunciation, but those that do, will obviously bother you. And I'm guessing the people who assume the pronunciation MATH-ill-dee will bother you more.
Logan David 03.27.08
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Oscar born October 2011
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Matilda
I agree that Mathilde looks prettier. I like it.
But I do think Matilda would be the more "livable" spelling.
Both are completely legit, though, so do what you want. I think Mathilde is lovely. And I like it the more I picture it embroidered on blankets and printed on a birth announcement.
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BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
Mathilde.
I think of Matilda as a 'cow' name, like Bessie or Bertha.
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Compliments on picking this name, my little sister is Matilda, and I think it is the most beautiful name ever! I would have loved to call my little girl that...
Matilda is much easier to spell, and it looks more delicate...IMO