Grisella

Grisella is a female first name that represents a variant form of Griselda. The meaning of the name is 'the gray-haired warrior' or 'the gray heroine.'

What does the name Grisella mean?

Grisella represents a feminine form of the name Griselda. The name translates to 'the gray-haired warrior' and 'the gray heroine.' Its etymological roots lie in the Old French word gris, meaning 'gray,' as well as the Old High German term hiltja, which stands for 'the battle' or 'the warrior.' The name gained particular recognition through the Italian figure Griseldis, whose story has been referenced in various European literary works. Other variants include Grizelda, Grizella, Griselde, Grisel, and Gryzelda. The short form Zelda and the male form Griseld are also common.

How do you pronounce Grisella?

Grisella is pronounced as 'Gri-sel-la.'

Popularity

In Germany, Grisella is a relatively rare name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking in 2006 at 1,302 in the name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Grisella was given less than 10 times in Austria, leading to a ranking of 7,542. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Griselli