Giselle name meaning
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What does Giselle mean?
The famous unisex name Giselle is originated from Old High German and Germanic, Giselle means "Pledge, Hostage or Arrow" is used mainly in English, French, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and Danish. Giselle is French cognate of Gisèle.
Giselle is celebrated on May 7th.
How do I pronounce Giselle?
The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Giselle is GEE-zah-lah. There should be emphasis on first GEE syllable while speaking. The name can also be pronounced as jiz-ELLE, jih-zell, gi-selle or gis(el)-le.
Variants of Giselle
Gieselle, Gisa, Gazit, Gisela, Gisèle, Giséle, Gisella
Names that rhyme with GiselleHow popular is the name Giselle?
Giselle was a popular name in United States. Over 43957 babies have been named Giselle since 1949. When at the peak of its usage in 2007, the moniker grabbed the 134th spot and 2596 baby girls were given the name.
However after 76 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 23 times
Giselle is a common name in France given to over 7028 babies in 88 years.
Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1922, the moniker grabbed the 104th spot and 392 baby girls were given the name. Giselle is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.
In 2008, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 779 on girl names chart when 44 babies were named Giselle. Over 545 babies in England and Wales have been named Giselle.
Giselle is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. Giselle is a rare baby name in Ireland there is very thin chances of it still being given.
But Giselle is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, DR Congo and Costa Rica. According to our research, at least 130000 people have been bestowed Giselle around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 300 | 1104 | ||
| 2017 | 270 | 1170 | ||
| 2016 | 219 | 1457 | ||
| 2015 | 221 | 1484 | ||
| 2014 | 215 | 1574 | ||
Facts
Giselle in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 5 | 222 | 192 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 48 |
 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Giselle
You hate routines and prefer freelance work. You would put other people's interests and wishes before yours just to see them happy. You believe that what you give is what you will receive. Waking up at the same time every day, five times a week, makes you feel nervous and steals your energy away. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. Don't make work your priority.
Go through the following names similar to Giselle
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- Cristopher means Carrying Christ is of Old Greek origin and a boy name is used particulary in English
- Nona - Desirable and Perennial girl name Nona is mainly used in English and Norwegian, meaning of Nona is "Inspired By the Eponymous Roman Goddess of Childbirth or Ninth" is originated from Latin and African-Hausa
- Hester - Originated from Hebrew and Old Persian, Prevalent and Enduring Hester is used predominantly in Dutch and English bestowed upon both boys and girls, Hester means "A Star"
- Deidre - Meaning of Deidre is Fear or Raging Woman or Grief is used mainly in English bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Old Irish and Celtic
Sibling Names for Giselle
If you're considering the name Giselle for your future child, you may be interested in finding sibling names that match well with it. To help you out, here are some of the best sibling names for a baby girl named Giselle.
Sister to Giselle
- Chasen
- Devereux
- Chayne
- Antwone
- Belden
- Cannan
- Emile
- Granville
- Ives
- Danton
- Harve
- Delray
- Fabre
- Ames
- Bass
- Capp
- Jarvis
- Gayelord
- Elroi
- Durell
Brother for Giselle
- Channelle
- Francine
- Gala
- Avril
- Jacquelina
- Gabrielle
- Elise
- Chandlar
- Chantelle
- Chauntel
- Cheriese
- Cozette
- Daffodil
- Ghislaine
- Alouette
- Esmae
- Allura
- Denyse
- Demie
- Jeannine
Famous people named Giselle
- Giselle Khoury, journalist and talk show host on BBC Arabic
- Giselle Blondet, Puerto Rican actress and TV host
- Giselle Donnelly, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
- Giselle Fernández, American television journalist
- Giselle Salandy, Trinidadian professional boxer
- Giselle Laronde, Trinidadian model and beauty queen
- Giselle Rodriguez in Good Kids as Actress
- Giselle Davila in Transsexual Jerk Offs 6 as Actress
- Giselle Collins in Asstravaganza 3 as Actress
- Giselle Rodriguez-Forte in Family Dinner as Actress
- Giselle Motta in Historias Breves VIII: Liebre 105 as Actress
- Giselle Desseaux in Episode Four as Actress
- Giselle Bellas in Randy Doe as Actress
- Giselle Monet in Private Black Label 44: Private Soccer Cup 2006 as Actress
- Giselle Pascal in Horizons sans fin as Actress
- Giselle Kañevsky Giselle Andrea Kañevsky is a former Argentine hockey player on the lawn.
- Giselle Fernandez acted in movie The Hot Chick
- In 2010, Giselle Batista characterized the role of Clara in musical film High School Musical: O Desafio.
- In 2018 action flick, Bad Company, Giselle Bonilla played Cass.
Lists having Giselle
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- Girl names that ends with -elle
- Baby Names that mean Pledge
- Baby Names that mean Hostage
- Baby Names that mean Arrow
