Now, I do understand the theory that the reason for the name Zelda in all the games previous to this one might be because, The Legend of Zelda(the series not the game), might be a recording of the notable events during the reign of the different princesses or queens named Zelda, and we all know that royal families re-use names alot. However, it is decreed in AoL that all future heir princesses in the land of Hyrule be named Zelda therefore it could be the first because in all the later games they are Zelda. That idea could be wrong though, for the reason I stated before.

I just thought I should mention this because it seemed like alot of people haven't taken it into consideration.