Gyda has often been confused and mixed up with her assumed mother (or stepmother) Gunhild, as their names were similar, and because they were both married to Sweyn.
Gyda sering dikelirukan dan dianggap sebagai ibu asuhnya (atau ibu tiri) Gunhild, karena nama mereka sama, dan karena keduanya sama-sama menikah dengan Svend.