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Griselda

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninggrey battle · Germanic

Griselda 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 funGriselda doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • GenerationGriselda peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Griselda you'd meet today is about 44 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Griselda would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 34,247 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryGriselda first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Griselda

US births per million girls, 1906–2025

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

About the name Griselda

Griselda 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 1980s and is climbing again now. 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 Griselda

What does the name Griselda mean?

Griselda 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 Griselda?

Griselda 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 Griselda a boy or girl name?

Griselda is a girl name. In 2025, 47 US girls were named Griselda.

How popular is the name Griselda?

Griselda ranked #3,296 for US girls in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 1981, when it reached #652. Over the last five years it has climbed 103 places.

What names are similar to Griselda?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Griselda?

Griselda 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.