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Gricelda

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninggrey battle · Germanic

Gricelda is a Mexican girl name meaning “grey battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funGricelda doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Gricelda would score 12 points.
  • GenerationGricelda peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Gricelda you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
  • HistoryGricelda first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025

018.5371952196020002024

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Gricelda

Gricelda is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “grey battle”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Gricelda

What does the name Gricelda mean?

Gricelda means “grey battle” and comes from Germanic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Matilda (“mighty in battle”), Xiomara (“glorious in battle”), Zelda (“gray battle”) and Tilly (“mighty in battle”).

What is the origin of the name Gricelda?

Gricelda is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Germanic. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Gricelda a boy or girl name?

Gricelda is a girl name.

How popular is the name Gricelda?

Gricelda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,729 in 1975, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Gricelda?

If you like Gricelda, you might also like Matilda, Xiomara, Zelda and Tilly.

What should I know before naming my baby Gricelda?

Gricelda is a Mexican girl name meaning “grey battle”, with Germanic roots. Germanic names were often built from two words, such as strength, protection or fame, joined into one. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.