Griselda

gray battle maiden

GenderGirlOriginGermanSay itgriz-EL-dahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced griz-EL-dah

About the name Griselda

Griselda is an old Germanic name meaning gray battle maiden, famous from Boccaccio's Decameron. It's bold and literary.

A patient, enduring girl with quiet strength of character.

Fun fact

Griselda inspired the popular modern nickname Zelda.

Nicknames for Griselda

ZeldaGrissy

Variations

ZeldaGrishelda

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