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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Germanic elements meaning roughly 'grey battle-maiden' (grey/pale + battle)
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- grih-ZEL-duh
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.
How to Pronounce Griselda
grih-ZEL-duhIPA /ɡrɪˈzɛldə/
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.
Names Like Griselda
These names have followed a similar path to Griselda in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Griselda mean?
Germanic elements meaning roughly ‘grey battle-maiden’ (grey/pale + battle). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Griselda?
Griselda is pronounced grih-ZEL-duh (IPA: /ɡrɪˈzɛldə/).
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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