Why is Zelda not named after 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 his name Zelda or Link?

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's last name Link?

The Legend Of Zelda's Link has little in the way or dialogue in any of the games, and the character's creator Shigeru Miyamoto once explained the name itself was from the original concept for the first game, as it was supposed to take place in both the past and the future with Link literally being the link between them ...
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Why is Zelda named?

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

Since the timeline of The Legend of Zelda series is constantly evolving, the list of Links and their connections to one another will continue to change and grow. Some Links will be standalone characters, while others will canonically be the same hero from other games.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Why the title isn't The Legend Of Link?



Why is Link silent in Botw?

Link is mute for gamer immersion. To link the player into the game. There was an interview with one of the creators that said link is intentionally androgynous and gender neutral presenting in botw so all players can relate to him, which also gets tied into the fact he doesn't have dialogue.
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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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What is Link's gender?

Although Link is considered a male based on anatomical standards, he can also pass for a “gender-neutral” character.
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Is Zelda taller than Link?

With the notable exception of Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda is always taller than Link. Concept art for the series has typically depicted her as the taller of the two, and she notably stands a head taller than Link as adults in Ocarina of Time and in Twilight Princess.
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What is Zelda's full name?

Assuming she follows the same patterning as her relative (King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule) her full name and title would be Princess Zelda Hyrule.
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What is Link's second name?

REDMOND, Wash. — Nintendo announced today that the iconic character Link, star of The Legend of Zelda, has the last name “Mario,” identical to the company's other flagship star, Mario Mario.
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What is Ganondorf's full name?

Nintendo's Legend of Zelda website has stated the surname of the series' big baddie: Ganondorf Dragmire. It's the first official usage of the surname in 25 years - since 1992, when it originally appeared in A Link to the Past's English game manual.
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Is Link in love with 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. The few times Link and Zelda actually wind up together are exceptions to the rule.
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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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Is Link a God?

As Fierce Deity Link, Link wears the deity's armor and wields the deity's signature greatsword the Fierce Deity Sword which can fire magical Sword Beams. However Link can only use the mask's power in Boss Rooms of Odolwa, Goht, Gyorg, Twinmold, and Majora.
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Is Zelda a real name?

The name Zelda is primarily a female name of German origin that means Gray Battle/Strong Woman. Originally a short form of the name Griselda. Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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How old is Sidon in human years?

As a member of the Zora race, Sidon is taller than the average Hyrulean, but he is also tall by Zora standards. Due to the slow age rate of the Zora, Sidon is a young man with an age of 135 years.
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Does Link like Zelda or Mipha?

Mipha is the Princess of the Zora, a friend of Link, and one of the Champions. She is described as being introverted and has a gift for healing. Mipha was in love with Link and made him Zora Armor before her death during the Great Calamity.
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Who is the tallest Zelda character?

In a summary:
  • Wild: 4′10″ (147cm)
  • Twilight: 4′6″ (137cm)
  • Time / Sky: around 5′3″ to 5′4″ (160cm to 162cm)
  • Warriors: 5′6″ (168cm)
  • Toon Link: 3′4″ (102cm)
  • Classic Link: estimated to be around 3′11″ (119cm)
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Why does Botw 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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What is Link's shield called?

Hylian Shields are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series. The Hylian Shield goes unnamed in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. It is the traditional Shield bore by the Knights of Hyrule and is commonly used by Link in 3D Zelda games alongside the Master Sword.
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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 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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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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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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