Mattie

Mattie is an English diminutive and pet form of both Martha and Matilda, drawing on two distinct roots. Martha derives from Aramaic, meaning lady or mistress, while Matilda traces to Old High German Mahthildis, composed of elements meaning might and battle. Mattie flourished as an independent given name in the nineteenth century, particularly in the United States and Britain, where it appeared on birth records in its own right rather than solely as a nickname. Related forms include Matt, Matty, Maud, and Tilda.