Zelda

Q: Is Zelda a boy or girl name?

Zelda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #30922, and as a girl name it ranks #745.

Q: How popular is the name Zelda?

Zelda is ranked #30922 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ z-EHLD-uh ]

Boy Name #30,922 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Zelda is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-EHLD-uh.

Parents who love the name Zelda often also consider Zella, Zelma, Zetta .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,922
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Zel Zey Zelie

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Also a Girl Name

Zelda is also used as a girl name, ranked #745.

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Similar Names

Zella Zelma Zetta Zena Zelda Zeb Zeke Zenobia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zelda

Is Zelda a boy or girl name?

Zelda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30922. As a girl name, it is ranked #745. Zelda is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Zelda?

Zelda is pronounced z-EHLD-uh.

How popular is the name Zelda?

Zelda is currently ranked #30922 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Zelda?

Common nicknames for Zelda include Zel, Zey, and Zelie.

Is Zelda a common or rare name?

Zelda is an uncommon name, ranked #30922 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Zelda

Zelda is a boy name .

Is Zelda a boy or girl name? Zelda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,922 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #745. Zelda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Zelda is currently ranked #30,922 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Zelda include Zel, Zey, and Zelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.