Gricelda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gricelda Name at a Glance

Name	Gricelda
Meaning	Gray; gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio used the name for an exceptionally patient fictional wife - thus the expression 'patience of Griselda'.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gricelda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gricelda means “Gray; gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio used the name for an exceptionally patient fictional wife - thus the expression 'patience of Griselda”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gricelda Name Origin

Our database records Gricelda under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gricelda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gricelda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gricelda

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