Giselle
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Giselle
Giselle derives from the Germanic element "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage," reflecting a person given as a surety in medieval agreements.
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Etymology
Giselle derives from the Germanic element "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage," reflecting a person given as a surety in medieval agreements. The name is primarily used in French, English, and German-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in French ballet tradition, notably through the 1841 Romantic ballet "Giselle."
Giselle currently ranks #382 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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