Silda
Fact sheet
- Name
- Silda
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Silda is a short form of Gresilda, which is a Middle English variant of the traditional German name Griselda. Translated into German, it means 'the gray warrior woman' or 'the old heroine'.
What does the name Silda mean?
Silda is considered a female first name that is derived from Gresilda, a Middle English form of the ancient German name Griselda. The meaning in German is 'the gray warrior woman' or 'the old heroine'. Its origin lies in the Old High German terms gris, meaning 'gray', and hiltja, meaning 'the battle', 'the warrior', 'the hero', or 'the champion'. Other variants include Zelda, Selde, and Selda.
Where does the name Silda come from?
The name Silda comes from Old High German and means 'the gray warrior woman'.
How do you pronounce Silda?
The pronunciation of Silda is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Sil-da' [ˈzɪlda] or [ˈsɪlda]. The initial s sound gives the name a delicate, hissing quality, while the voiced d in the middle provides stability. The open ending sounds soft. Silda conveys a down-to-earth and clear impression – compact, calm, and structured in sound.
Popularity
In Germany, Silda is a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2018 at 2,749th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,974th.
Nicknames & pet names
Siddel
Frequently asked questions about the name Silda
What is the origin of the name Silda?
The name Silda has its roots in Old High German and means 'the gray warrior woman'.
What does the name Silda mean?
Silda is translated as 'the gray warrior woman' or 'the old heroine', derived from the terms gris (gray) and hiltja (battle, warrior, hero).
How popular is the name Silda?
The popularity of the name Silda varies regionally; however, it is generally less common than similar names.