Gryselda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gryselda Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Gryselda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gryselda means “Gray; gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio's 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.

Gryselda Name Origin

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

Is Gryselda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gryselda

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