Zelda

Meaning of Zelda

Zelda means "gray battle" or "strong woman". It's a short form of Griselda.

Zelda has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zelda

Zelda has cooled off, slipping to #832 in 2025, down from a peak of #559 in 2020.

Notable people named Zelda

• Zelda Fitzgerald
  Author and socialite
• Zelda Williams
  Actress and director
• Zelda Rubinstein
  Actress (Poltergeist)
• Zelda Kaplan
  Socialite and fashion icon
• Zelda Tinska
  Czech actress

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Questions about the name Zelda

What does the name Zelda mean?

Zelda means zelda means "gray battle" or "strong woman". it's a short form of griselda, and it comes from German origins.

Is Zelda a boy's or a girl's name?

Zelda is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zelda?

In 2025, Zelda ranked #832 for girls, down from #745 the year before.

When was Zelda most popular?

Zelda peaked at #559 in 2020.