Zelda
Meaning of Zelda
Zelda (ZEL-duh) is a spirited old-world gem with roots in Germanic lore—think “gray battle” in Old High German—and a hint of Yiddish sunshine that means “blessed.” She carries the bohemian sparkle of Zelda Fitzgerald, the jazz-age muse who sipped café con leche in Paris, and she wears a modern crown thanks to the video-game princess who keeps heroes on their toes. Always a bit of a comeback kid, Zelda has climbed steadily up U.S. charts in the last decade, proving that a name can feel both vintage and muy fresca at once. Short, strong, and just a little magical, Zelda invites a child to charge forward like a conquistadora of her own dreams—bold, creative, and ready to turn everyday moments into fiestas of possibility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ZEL-duh (/ˈzɛldə/)
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Notable People Named Zelda
| Zelda Fitzgerald was an American novelist and socialite, renowned as the first flapper and married to F. Scott Fitzgerald, whose life was marked by mental health challenges. |
| Zelda Rae Williams is an American actress and director, daughter of Robin Williams, best known for voicing Kuvira in The Legend of Korra. |
| Zelda Wynn Valdes - Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes was an American fashion designer who created the original Playboy Bunny waitress costumes. |
| Zelda Fay D'Aprano was an Australian feminist activist who fought for equal pay by chaining herself to government buildings in 1969, co-founded the Women's Action Committee, and was honored with a statue in Melbourne in 2023. |
| Zelda May Rubinstein was an American actress and human rights activist, famous for her role in Poltergeist and her advocacy for little people and HIV/AIDS awareness. |
| Zelda, an Israeli poet, won three awards for her published works. |
| Zelda Seguin Wallace - Zelda Harrison Seguin Wallace was an American opera singer and suffragist. |
