Bathilda
bah-TIL-də
A regal old Germanic name meaning “commanding battle-maid” or “commanding heroine.”
Meaning
The excerpts gloss Bathilda as a Germanic name meaning “commanding battle maid” and “commanding heroine.” The name is presented as belonging originally to a German or Danish princess, and later associated with Bathilde/Bathilda in Anglo-Saxon and French usage. In short, it combines an idea of command or battle with a heroic feminine figure.
Origin
Old GermanicOld EnglishFrenchfeminine
Fun fact
The name was linked in the excerpts to Queen Bathilde of France, who was remembered for helping free slaves and captives.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.