Giselle (given name)

Not to be confused with Gisela (name) or Gisele (given name).
Giselle
Pronunciation Ji-zell
Gender Female
Origin
Word/name Old German
Meaning "Pledge"
Other names
Related names Gisela, Gisele

Giselle is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the Germanic word gisil, meaning "hostage", "mutual obligation" or "pledge", and may have originated as a nickname for a child given as a pledge to a foreign court.[1] Variants of the name include Gisela, Gisele, and Gisèle. The name may refer to:

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References

  1. Behind the Name. "Given Name Giselle". Retrieved on 10 January 2016.
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