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Griselda
Griselda is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'grey battle maid' or 'dark battle.' It is often associated with qualities of strength, resilience, and nobility. The name evokes a sense of timelessness and is often linked to stories of loyalty and virtue.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,185 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1943 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | German, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 33%CA — 32%IL — 16%AZ — 12%FL — 7%
Notable People
Griselda Blanco (Notorious drug lord, 'La Madrina') · Griselda March (Fictional character in literature) · Griselda Pollock (Art historian and feminist theorist) · Griselda Gambaro (Argentine playwright and novelist) · Griselda Siciliani (Argentine actress and singer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GrisGrissy
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