34%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Norse Mythology Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɹɪd/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old Norse Gríðr, probably derived from either gríð "zeal, vehemence" or grið "peace". In Norse myth she was a giantess (jǫtunn), the mother of Vidar by Odin. She aided Thor in his fight against the giant Geirrod. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantGríðr People think this name isRate·Details classic informal devious strong rough strange simple Categories feelings, giants, peace