Where does “Zelda” come from?
Zelda is a proper name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Dutch gris, though the etymological connection remains unclear.
Ancestry of “Zelda”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Griselda | A woman of exemplary gentleness and patience |
| 2 | Old English | hild | battle, war |
| 3 | Proto-West Germanic | hildi | battle, fight |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | hildiz | battle, fight |
Words derived from “Zelda”