Thoughts on.....Zelda?

[lauraslops]

We already have a Matilda. What's people's thoughts on Zelda for a little sister?

I like it! I mostly prefer traditional names but I have considered Zelda myself. The games are great and of course Aunt Zelda - no negative associations there in my book. I love writing the letter Z and it’s cool to have initials that include lesser used letters of the alphabet!

I prefer the Zadie suggestion up thread!

I quite like it but it may be a harder name to pull off / not suit every girl

I was thinking earlier of the similar sounding name Hilda which I quite like too

This is what I think of when I hear the name Zelda.

Its a very “ witchy” sounding name IMO!

I know a lovely Zelda (in her 50s) so have a positive association with the name. However, kids (and many parents) today will definitely associate it with the game character so it depends if that bothers you. I think it’s pretty similar sounding to Matilda and wouldn’t choose it based on that.

Yep !

Aww that's lovely. Thank you for sharing :)

Exactly this, I'm pretty sure it was a witches name from some series I just can't remember which one.

@Viviennemary I think you're thinking of the main character in the game that is a boy. Zelda is the princess in the game and very much looks like a girl.

@DipperandMabel yes! Those are the only two zeldas I knew other than Robin Williams daughter so I don't think of anything horrible or negative when I hear the name

@lauraslops I’m born in the 80s so maybe it depends on your age what image Zelda brings to mind! It’s a cool name and I don’t think it is too similar to Matilda. Keep it on the shortlist ;)

to pp - Link is the boy in the Zelda games, Zelda is definitely a girl

Zelda is lovely. Is it too similar in sound to Matilda?
I also like Zelman - as in Sir Zelman Cowen.

I would automatically think of a witchy vibe or video game nerd, plus I’m not sure it works well with Matilda as too similar ‘ilda’ and ‘elda’ endings. Tilly and Zelly not great.

Erm no! This is what comes to mind when I hear the name Zelda ( character from the Terrahawks!)

I quite like it. I don’t think it’s a particularly pretty name, but that’s not a negative thing. It’s exciting and strong, and much more interesting than so many popular names that are ten a penny these days.

I’ll throw Isolde into the mix too - it has a similar sound, but without the gaming association. We’ve got an Isolde but there are very few of them about and I want to boost the numbers!

That was Fenella, I think.

"EEEh, she's a luvvly little old lady"!

I love it

Does she have a sister with a 'normal' name - if so I think I know her too 😊

Ffs

i assume this is a wind up

we need laws in the uk about naming children

Awful. Pregnancy hormones? Lol

What a weirdo.

You sound like the kind of person who dreams about sucking off Nigel Farage.

Zelda the wind breaker! Really don't call uour kid this unless you hate them

Love it

I wanted to call our dd it but dh not keen

I like it. It’s a great name. Zelda Fitzgerald. I think it’s a bit clashy with Matilda, though.