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Grizelda

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Pronounced grih-ZEL-duh /ɡrɪˈzɛl.də/Medium

Meaning: A form of Griselda, from the Germanic gris ('grey') and hild ('battle'), so 'grey battle-maid'; famous as the patient Griselda of medieval tale. Strong and old-world.Low

In 30 seconds: Grizelda is a form of Griselda, 'grey battle-maid' (said 'grih-ZEL-duh'). Strong, old-world, and rare.

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Origin MediumGermanic

MeaningA form of Griselda, from the Germanic gris ('grey') and hild ('battle'), so 'grey battle-maid'; famous as the patient Griselda of medieval tale. Strong and old-world.

U.S. rank (2024)#16070 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grizelda is a form of Griselda, 'grey battle-maid,' from Germanic roots. Strong and storied through the patient Griselda of medieval tale, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'grih-ZEL-duh').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, old-world, and strong.

Did you know? Grizelda is a spelling of Griselda, from the Germanic gris ('grey') and hild ('battle') - 'grey battle-maid' - famous as the patient Griselda of medieval story (said 'grih-ZEL-duh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Grizelda — Griselda form; Germanic 'grey battle-maid'

Variations

GriseldaGriseldisGrisel

Nicknames

ZeldaGriz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grizelda mean?

Grizelda is a form of Griselda, from the Germanic for 'grey battle-maid.'

How do you pronounce Grizelda?

It's said grih-ZEL-duh /ɡrɪˈzɛl.də/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Grizelda a boy or girl name?

Grizelda is a girl's name.

How popular is Grizelda?

Grizelda is a rare name in the U.S.