Griselda
The name Griselda is of German origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It is said to have been taken from the Old English term ‘gris hild’, meaning ‘dark battle’. It is also said to have been composed of the Proto-Germanic language elements 'grisaz', meaning ‘grey’, ‘fearsome’, and ‘terrible’, 'haliþaz', meaning ‘warrior, hero’ and 'hildiz', meaning ‘battle’. According to these origins, the meaning of Griselda is interpreted to be ‘dark battle’ or ‘grey maiden warrior’. Notable public figures known to have this name are Griselda Alvarez, the first female governor in Mexico, and Griselda Gambar, Argentina’s most celebrated playwright.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
grey battle
Origin
German
Numerology
G is for gracious, it shows everyday.
R is for rational, the way you think.
I is for interest, you show in others.
S is for sweetheart, you really are!
E is for extra, those little things you do!
L is for love, everlasting.
D is for dependable, on you I can rely.
A is for agreeable, the best side of you!
Lucky
Griselda lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Griselda
- Lucinda Creighton Irish politician
- Lucinda Dunn Australian ballerina
- Lucinda Cowden Australian actress
- Lucinda "Cindy" McLeish Australian politician
- Lucinda Whitty Australian Olympian sailor
Griselda in Pop Culture
- Ruth Rose main character in "A,Z Mysteries" by Ron Roy
- Ruth Dead (née Foster) character in Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
- Ruth Anne 'Ruthie' Camden character on TV's '7th Heaven' named after her grandmother Ruth
- Ruth pirate maid,of,all,work in opera "The Pirates of Penzance"
- Griselda a dryad in Marissa Burt's "Storybound"
