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Zelda
Diminutive of Griselda
"gray fighting maid"
Classified as an early beauty, Zelda has long and often been used as such for characters in books and films. Since 1986, Zelda has been a prime Nintendo name, as in the Legend of Zelda: Twilight…
Griselda
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Grae
Variation of Graham or Gray, English
"gravelly homestead; color between black and white"
This spelling variation of the color name Gray could also be a diminutive form of Graham — or perhaps the Scottish spelling Graeme — though it could also derive from Grady and Grayson. Currently a…
Gray
Color name, also diminutive of Grayson
The girls have Violet and Scarlet and Ruby and Rose, but for the boys there's a much more limited palette of color names. Gray (or Grey), is one exception, which could make for a soft and…
Graylee
English
"gray meadow, gray clearing"
A blending of color name Gray with popular suffix -lee, Gray has the feel of Baylee, Kaylee, and Haylee. It joins a number of Gray- related choices including Graylynn, Grayson and Graycee.
Horton
English
"gray settlement"
Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection.
Ardesia
Italian
"slate, slate gray"
An attractive Italian color and rock word name that doesn't sound anything like its meaning.
Blanford
English
"gray man's ford"
Comes with a monocle.
Graydon
English
"son of the gray-haired one"
Waspy surname-name most closely associated with visionary magazine editor (Edward) Graydon Carter, who created Spy and Air Mail and was the longime editor of Vanity Fair . More substantial than Gray,…
Graylin
English
"gray lake"
A surname style choice with a nature-related meaning, Graylin was given to six boys in the US in a recent year. Alternative spelling Graylen is about five times as popular.
Steeley
English
"firm, determined; steel, gray-blue"
Metallic, strong, and driven, Steeley is a surname-style choice, bringing to mind the gray-blue, shining color of the metal and a word referring to someone determined, ruthless, and steadfast.…
Graylen
English
"gray land; gray lake"
A variation of Grayland or Graylin, this is a contemporary feeling choice, in the style of Grayson and Oaklen. Given to 30 boys in US in recent years, Graylen could be interpreted as meaning "gray…
Bora
Albanian, Hungarian, Mongolian, Slovene, Korean, "snow; foreign; brown, grey; pine tree; purple"
"snow; foreign; brown, grey; pine tree; purple"
A name with a multitude of meanings, Bora means "snow" in Albanian (via borë , and pronounced BAW-ruh); "foreign" in Hungarian, where it is a variation of Borbála, a form of Barbara (pronounced as…
Celda
Spanish short form of Griselda or feminine form of Celdon
"grey battle; steep-sided valley"
Rare as a given name but used predominantly in Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico when it is given, Celda is either a short form of Griselda (or Gricelda), a Germanic name with an Medieval feel, or…
Liadan
Irish
"grey lady"
An old Irish saint’s name and the name of a lovelorn poetess in Irish folk legend. Liadain and Líadan are other variations.
Liadh
Irish
"grey"
Liadh might sound like a variation of Leah, however, it derives from liath meaning "grey". The popularity of Fiadh may draw more parents towards this traditional spelling too.
Sura
Thai, Yiddish, Romanian, Arabic "brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
"brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
This pretty multicultural name makes a pleasant update to Sarah.
Grayland
English
"gray land"
A surname style choice, more popular in its contracted forms Graylan, Graylen, Graylyn and Graylon.
Griswold
English surname
"gravel woodland; grey forest"
A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation . In most instances, Griswold is derived from the Old English greosn , "gravel" and…
Grizz
Word name
"grizzly bear; grisly, fearsome; grey-tipped"
Best reserved for pets, mascots, bear,s or a nickname, Grizz nevertheless made its US debut in 2024 when it was given to six boys. Likely borrowed from the name of a North American bear species, the…