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At a Glance: Name: Griselda – Meaning: Germanic elements meaning roughly 'grey battle-maiden' (grey/pale + battle) – Origin: Germanic – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Griselda is a Germanic name built from elements meaning roughly 'grey battle-maiden', pairing a word for grey or pale with a word for battle. It's a name with a strong, old-world sound and a meaning that reads like a character from a story.
Meaning & Origin of Griselda
Meaning: Germanic elements meaning roughly 'grey battle-maiden' (grey/pale + battle).
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Griselda
Griselda peaked at #653 in 1981, when 271 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3592 with 43 babies, so it's now a rare pick.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1906–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Griselda mean?
Germanic elements meaning roughly ‘grey battle-maiden’ (grey/pale + battle). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Griselda)
Is Griselda a popular name right now?
Griselda peaked at #653 in 1981 and is ranked #3592 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1906–2024.)
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