Meaning: Pledge; hostage
The story
Gisèle is the French variant of Giselle. Its Germanic root meant a pledge or hostage, reflecting an old political sense rather than simply a modern promise.
Nicknames
- Gigi
- Gis
- Elle
Spellings & variants
- Giselle
- Gisela
- Gisella
- Gizelle
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Gisèle comes from French.
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