Giselle as a Female Name
Giselle is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Giselle for a girl get a name with a clear French (from Germanic) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Giselle means “pledge, hostage” and is of French (from Germanic) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Gisele, Gisela, Gizelle, Gisselle.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Giselle across all genders, see the complete Giselle name meaning.
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Is Giselle a girl's name?+
Giselle is most commonly a girl's name. It means “pledge, hostage” and is of French (from Germanic) origin.
What does Giselle mean?+
Giselle means “pledge, hostage” and originates from French (from Germanic).