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Zelda

American  
[zel-duh] / ˈzɛl də /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Griselda.


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Godoy favors Nintendo releases, especially games such as “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask” and “Super Mario Galaxy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The Japanese company behind the "Super Mario" and "The Legend of Zelda" game series said last month that it remains confident about the profitability of the Switch 2, even with more expensive components.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Nintendo is also planning a live-action film based on the "Legend of Zelda" franchise, due for release in May 2027.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Initially, Joyce’s mock turtlenecks and hairspray-stiff wigs, combined with the featherlight, Zelda Rubenstein-esque voice Wever is putting on, seem like another car crashing into a pile-up.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

It was on the shelf right where Ms. Zelda had left it last night.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene