Griselda Prev Random Next GenderFemaleOriginGermanicGray battle maidenGermanGray battle maiden; Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio used the name for an exceptionally patient wife—thus the expression patience of Griselda.Syllables3ThemesExoticPronunciationg-risel-da, gr(i)-se-lda Prev Random Next Share this:TweetRedditShare on Tumblr