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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Zelig

OriginYiddish, variation of Selig
Meaning"blessed, happy"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Zelig as a boy's name
NB Rank#17124

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About Zelig

Zelig is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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  • Although the description claims that Peter Dinklage's daughter's name is Zelig

    Peter has denied this claim on multiple occasions.

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