The name Zelda has a few different sides to it. In one corner, we think of the princess Zelda from the massive world of Zelda by Nintendo. Mystical, magical, and regal. On the other hand, we think of Zelda Fitzgerald, American novelist. Vintage, creative, and carefree. Whichever you vibe with, make no mistake… both are bold, beautiful, and unique.
If you are drawn to names like Zelda, you’ll appreciate these 50 name alternatives that capture the same spirit.
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Alternatives to Zelda
- Zosia — wisdom
- Zella — blessed, happy
- Zadie — princess
- Zahra — blooming flower
- Zinnia — Zinn’s flower
- Zola — earth, quiet
- Zolara — of the sun
- Zora — dawn, light
- Rhiannon — great queen
- Rowena — fame, joy
- Isolde — ice ruler
- Arwen — noble maiden
- Elowen — elm tree
- Athena — goddess of wisdom
- Hestia — hearth, home
- Freya — noble woman
- Astrid — divinely beautiful
- Hilda — battle woman
- Helga — holy, blessed
- Tilda — mighty in battle
- Mathilda — mighty in battle
- Lyra — lyre, musical
- Luna — moon
- Nova — new, star
- Celeste — heavenly
- Stella — star
- Xanthe — golden, yellow
- Veda — knowledge, wisdom
- Sybil — prophetess, oracle
- Serafina — fiery, angelic
- Cosima — order, beauty
- Sylvie — forest, woods
- Opal — gemstone, jewel
- Sable — black, dark
- Fable — story, legend
- Story — narrative, tale
- Sansa — praise, charm
- Esmeralda — emerald
- Orla — golden princess
- Iona — blessed, island
- Eira — snow
- Elspeth — chosen by God
- Elva — elfin, magical
- Osha — herb, medicinal plant
- Greta — pearl
- Ethel — noble
- Velma — will helmet, protection
- Della — noble, bright
- Alba — white, dawn
- Senna — brightness, radiance
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