Gray fighting maid or blessed and happy
Zelda originated as a short form of the Germanic name Griselda, meaning 'gray fighting maid.' Separately, it is used as a feminine form of the Yiddish name Selig, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' It gained significant cultural recognition in the early 20th century through Zelda Fitzgerald.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American socialite, novelist, and wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald
The titular princess of Hyrule · The Legend of Zelda
American actress and daughter of Robin Williams
A powerful witch and aunt to Sabrina · Sabrina the Teenage Witch
American actress known for the film Crooklyn
American actress and human rights activist
