Is Zelda the same as Link?

Hardcore fans of The Legend of Zelda series know that the games cover different incarnations of Link, but some Links have appeared more than once. The Legend of Zelda has seen players control multiple Links over the past three decades. Almost every entry resets the board and focuses on any given Link's first adventure.
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Why is it called Zelda instead of Link?

Apparently the creator of the game, Miyamoto, really liked the American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Upon hearing the Fitzgerald's wife's name was Zelda, he decided it seemed like a great name for the princess. And because the main goal of the game is to save her, the title The Legend of Zelda was born.
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Is Botw Link the same Link?

While the upcoming The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel still seems to follow Link, BOTW 2's version may not be the same one as in BOTW.
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Is Princess Zelda related to Link?

All the same, there's a bit of lore some fans might have missed. The reward for rescuing Zelda and completing the Triforce? Becoming King of Hyrule and marrying Princess Zelda herself. Despite the fact the two have no connection, this Link ends up becoming King of Hyrule after saving Zelda, marrying her in the process.
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Is Link Zelda's boyfriend?

Most of the time, Link and Zelda maintain a strictly platonic relationship with even a few instances of them simply having a professional one. The few times Link and Zelda actually wind up together are exceptions to the rule. They're friends first and lovers second.
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Why are there So Many Links? (Zelda Theory)



Is Link Zelda's brother?

Ultimately, though, Nintendo has never explicitly stated that Zelda and Link are brother and sister and the only instances where that idea has been explicitly stated in Zelda media are considered to be non-canonical.
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Why does Link not speak?

According to Zelda, Link never speaks because he thinks it is “necessary to stay strong and to silently bear any burden.” If we take the diary at face value, not only does this entry explain that Breath of the Wild's Link is the strong, silent type because he doesn't want anyone to worry about him, but it confirms that ...
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Does Link kiss Zelda in Breath of the Wild?

Link Gets Passionately Kissed By Loone In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild.
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How old will Link be in BOTW 2?

Link's age has only been confirmed in a few of his releases, and Breath of the Wild isn't one of them. Zelda's age is referenced within the game's storyline, however, and pins her at right around 17.
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Why are Zelda games about Link?

Relationships. Link's relationships with the other main characters has been a defining aspect of the series. Within the fictional lore, Ganon, Zelda and Link represent three pieces of the Triforce, with Ganon representing Power, Zelda representing Wisdom and Link representing Courage.
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What is the original Zelda called?

2D origins (1986–1993)

The Legend of Zelda, the first game of the series, was first released in Japan on February 21, 1986, on the Famicom Disk System. A cartridge version, using battery-backed memory, was released in the United States on August 22 and in Europe on November 27, 1987, respectively.
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What was Link's original name?

According to Miyamoto, it's “Link.” Yes, the hero of time's official full name is Link Link.
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Why is Link so short?

Link is only 17 so he's still just a pup and yes he's short he's always been short. He's typically shorter than adults and any non-humans but as taller if not taller than people his own age. Hylians are shorter than the other races.
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Who is the oldest Link?

As well as many other students in the Knight academy. Therefore Link seems to be around the age of 16-19 in this period in time. So that means Link's oldest counterpart seems to be in a tie between Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword.
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Who is Link's true love?

Princess Zelda - The Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild

It's pretty well impossible to avoid talking about Link's romantic life without discussing Princess Zelda, the woman he has saved countless times throughout different locations, time periods, and even universes.
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Can you get a girlfriend in Zelda Breath of the Wild?

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is no dating game, but it doesn't lack for romance. Link experiences the platonic love of giant horses and dogs throughout his adventure — as well as the affections of two fishlike creatures, whom everyone really wants to date in real life.
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Is Link a girl in breath of the Wild 2?

No, there is no female Link in Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Destructoid.
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Why does Link look like a girl?

Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional. Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time.
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Why is Link hair pink?

User Snarwin claims the pink hair is a result of the Dark World turning Link into a bunny, and thus there wasn't room in Link's limited, 16-bit color palette for his traditional hair color with the bunny pink taking up a slot.
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Why does Link turn into a wolf?

In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link is the divine beast that Midna explains the Twili have long believed would free them. Link is transformed into this form due to the influence of the Twilight covering Hyrule.
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Is Linkle Link's sister?

Linkle was officially revealed for Legends in November 2015, complete with attire similar to The Legend of Zelda series protagonist Link. While Linkle does not have any relation to Link, she was originally meant to be his sister.
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Does Link have a girlfriend?

Princess Zelda is believed by many to be the love interest of Link in the Legend of Zelda series. She first appeared in The Legend of Zelda for the NES in 1987.
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Who is taller Link or Zelda?

With the notable exception of Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda is always taller than Link.
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