Gisele
Portuguese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gisele
The name Gisele means "pledge" or "hostage" in Old German, derived from the Germanic root *gīslaz*.
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Etymology
The name Gisele means "pledge" or "hostage" in Old German, derived from the Germanic root *gīslaz*. It is primarily used in French, German, and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence through figures like the French queen Gisèle of France (10th century) and the fashion model Gisele Bündchen.
Gisele currently ranks #3,081 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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