Griselda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Griselda Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Griselda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Griselda means “Gray; gray-haired. Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio's used the name for an exceptionally patient 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.

Griselda Name Origin

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

Is Griselda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Griselda

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