Zelda
ZEL-duh
Popularity
#748
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
16,411
Peak Year
#526 in 2020
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Zelda is a Germanic name, a short form of Griselda, meaning 'gray battle'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Zelda Fitzgerald
American novelist and wife of F. Scott.
Zelda Williams
American actress and daughter of Robin Williams.
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