Griselda

gri-ZEL-da3 syllables

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Derived from Old German meaning 'grey battle' or 'dark battle'. (Germanic)

What does Griselda mean?

Germanic: Derived from Old German meaning 'grey battle' or 'dark battle'.. Griselda comes from the Old German elements 'gris' meaning 'grey' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'. It has been used in literature and folklore, notably in Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Is Griselda a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Griselda in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Griselda in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Griselda suit?

Classic

Human name

Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Griselda

When Griselda checked into the Dog Hotel, the huskies whispered, 'If she’s a grey battle, I hope she brings snacks for truce!'

Names similar to Griselda

Adonia — Derived from the Hebrew word for 'my lord'.Agusta — Feminine form of Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'.Alanna — Of Irish origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'noble'.Amabel — Derived from Latin meaning 'lovable' or 'beloved'.Aniela — Polish form of Angela, meaning 'angel'.Ann-Margret — Combination of names Ann and Margret, popularized by actress Ann-Margret.Annabell — Derived from Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.Anntoinette — A diminutive form of Anne, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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