Why is Zelda called Zelda?

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, co-creator of The Legend of Zelda series, Princess Zelda's name was inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald, an American novelist, dancer, and socialite, as well as the wife of fellow novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Why is it called Zelda instead of Link?

Hearing of American novelist, socialite and painter Zelda Fitzgerald, Miyamoto thought the name sounded "pleasant and significant". Paying tribute, he chose to name the princess after her, and titled it The Legend of Zelda. Link and the fairy were inspired by Peter Pan and Tinker Bell.
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Where did the name Zelda come from?

Zelda is a nickname for the feminine name Griselda, from Old High German Grisja Hilda, 'Grey Battle-maid'. It is also the feminine form of the Yiddish name Selig, meaning 'blessed', 'happy'.
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Why is Zelda Williams named Zelda?

Williams was born in New York City to Robin and Marsha Garces Williams. She was born 10 days after her father's 38th birthday. Her father stated that he named her after Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda video game series. Her mother is of Filipino and Finnish descent.
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Why is he called Link?

In the Nintendo book Hyrule Historia he said that the character is named Link because he, "connects people together" and, "he was supposed to spread the scattered energy of the world through the ages".
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Was Link originally a girl?

"As far as gender goes, Link is definitely a male, but I wanted to create a character where anybody would be able to relate to the character," Aonuma said. "So, that's why I think the rumor went around that Link could be a female because maybe the users were able to relate in that way."
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Is Link In Love With Zelda?

In some games, like The Adventure of Link and Oracle of Ages, Zelda and Link are undeniably in love, with moments like sharing a kiss or going on dates. The future of Zelda and Link's relationship is uncertain, but they are bound to each other, whether as friends or something more.
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What is Zelda's real name?

Her relative full name is King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule so you can only guess that Zelda's full name is Princess Zelda Hyrule.
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What is Link from Zelda's last name?

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, his full name is Link Link. This ties back to the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros movie, which featured a scene revealing Mario's surname is Mario, making him Mario Mario and his brother Luigi Mario. Miyamoto later explained this made him laugh so to his mind that is their actual surnames.
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Did Robin Williams like Zelda?

19th July 2011 – After becoming instantly fascinated by The Legend of Zelda series after playing the original The Legend of Zelda game in 1987, award-winning actor Robin Williams decided to name his daughter Zelda after the Princess featured within the series of games.
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Why is every Zelda named Zelda?

The instruction booklet for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link establishes that Zelda's name reoccurs because the prince of the kingdom orders that "every female child born into the royal household shall be given the name Zelda".
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How did Ganon get his name?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into the mighty pig-like beast, his actual form.
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Who is the female version of Zelda?

For the first time, "The Legend of Zelda: The Echoes of Wisdom" will allow players to play as Princess Zelda, rather than the warrior Link.
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Why did Zelda dislike Link?

Princess Zelda resents Link in BOTW because he serves as a constant reminder of her failure to unlock her powers, while he is able to achieve his own destiny with ease. After Link saves her life, the Princess begins to confide in him, and the two become much closer as allies and friends by the end of BOTW.
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Is Link sister Zelda?

Link and Zelda were never siblings. The closest that any of the Links and Zeldas were, are childhood friends in The Minish Cap, lovers in Skyward Sword and forgotten companions in Breath of the Wild.
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Who is Link's girlfriend?

Midna, the Twilight Princess, is Link's partner in Twilight Princess. She is the Princess of the Twili, but Zant usurped the throne from her. It is through her that Link can change into a wolf and back on will. She was cursed by Zant into an imp form, and she is restored to her original form when Ganondorf is defeated.
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What was Zelda's maiden name?

Zelda Fitzgerald (née Sayre; July 24, 1900 – March 10, 1948) was an American novelist, painter, and socialite.
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Who is Princess Zelda's husband?

Canonically, Link should be King of Hyrule by this point while also married to Princess Zelda. Granted, he's only around 16 at this point, but lore is lore.
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What is Zelda's surname?

As we all know, her fathers name is King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule. You are correct her last name would be Hyrule... unless she's Zendaya! Not everyone would have a surname, but it would make sense for Zelda's to be Hyrule.
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Is Zelda's mother also Zelda?

If Zelda`s mother was the heir to the Royal Family of Hyrule, it is possible that her name was also Zelda, like her daughter. This would make sense considering that by the time of Breath of the WIld, it has apparently become tradition for the Royal Family of Hyrule to name a princess of their kin as "Zelda".
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What is Zelda's secret identity?

Sheik is later revealed to be Princess Zelda in disguise during "The Water Temple". She had been in disguise to protect her identity from the enemy forces.
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Has Zelda kissed Link?

Zelda kisses Link in the end of Oracle of Ages/Seasons in a linked game. At the end of Adventure of Link, when he finally wakes up the sleeping Zelda, he gets a kiss (with the curtains drawn).
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Did Link ever marry Zelda?

In actuality, they almost never end up together or strike up a romantic relationship. Most of the time, Link and Zelda maintain a strictly platonic relationship, with even a few instances of them simply having a professional one.
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What is Link's bow called?

In The Wind Waker, the Hero's Bow is found in the Tower of the Gods. The Bow is used to shoot targets such as Eyeball Switches to activate doors and platforms. Some enemies, such as Beamos and Gohdan, can only be defeated using the Bow. Link also receives the Fire, Ice, and Light Arrows during his quest.
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