What does the name Giselle mean?

The name Giselle means "Pledge".

What is the origin of the name Giselle?

Giselle is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 871 babies were named Giselle in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Giselle is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 871 ↘

All-Time Total: 49,377

Peak Year: 2007

Giselle is of Germanic origin, derived from the word "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage."

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Boy names closely related to Giselle

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Names with similar meaning to Giselle

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