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GirlPronounced English /ɡɹɪ.ˈzɛl.də/; Spanish /ɡɾi.ˈsel.da/Italian language family

Griselda

Possibly derived from the Old German elements gris "grey" and hilt "battle".

Quick answer

Griselda is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ɡɹɪ.ˈzɛl.də/; Spanish /ɡɾi.ˈsel.da/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ɡɹɪ.ˈzɛl.də/; Spanish /ɡɾi.ˈsel.da/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

Possibly derived from the Old German elements gris "grey" and hilt "battle". It is not attested as a Germanic name. This was the name of a patient wife in medieval folklore, adapted into tales by Boccaccio (in The Decameron ) and Chaucer (in The Canterbury Tales ).

Notes and context

Usage: english, spanish, literature