Griselda
Griselda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Griselda
Root meaning: “gray”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages used in Middle Ages, but rather rare today.
Etymology
From the Old English elements *grīs (“gray”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “gray battle-maid”.
How popular is Griselda?
Since 1880, 9,124 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Griselda (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #653 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #4335 in 1984. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Griselda FAQ
What does the name Griselda mean?
Griselda traces back to a root meaning "gray". A female given name from the Germanic languages used in Middle Ages, but rather rare today. From the Old English elements *grīs (“gray”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “gray battle-maid”.
What is the origin of the name Griselda?
Griselda is listed as a name of Germanic languages used in Middle Ages origin.
How popular is the name Griselda?
Since 1880, 9,124 girls and 61 boys in the U.S. have been named Griselda (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #653 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #4335 in 1984. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Griselda a boy or girl name?
Griselda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,124 girls and 61 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.