Gender: M
Origin: Ecclesiastic Greek variation of MATTHEW
Popularity in 2008: #772
With Matthew sounding somewhat exhausted, and ancient endings sounding new again, this New Testament apostolic name makes an appealing and recommended choice. Both Mathias and Matias are well used in the Hispanic community, and throughout Europe. Will Ferrell chose Mattias for his second son.
International Variations:
Maitias
(Gaelic)
Mathais,
Mathi,
Matthaeus,
Matthaus,
Matthis,
Matz
(German)
Mattathias,
Matthaios
(Greek)
Matteus
(Portuguese)
Matíos,
Mathías,
Mattáes,
Matías,
Mattías,
Mathías,
Mathios,
Matías,
Matíos,
Mattáes,
Mattías
(Spanish)
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