Giselle

Giselle Meaning & Origin

About Giselle
The name Giselle is of Germanic origin and means "pledge" or "oath." It is derived from the Germanic word "gisil," which refers to a pledge or a hostage. Giselle is a feminine name that carries connotations of loyalty, trustworthiness, and commitment. It is often associated with grace, elegance, and beauty, reflecting the character of the ballet "Giselle," which tells the story of a young woman who embodies these qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Giselle are female.

Giselle Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 6.99% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH IH0 S EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʒɪˈsɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSL', 'KSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Giselle in Braille

Here's how to represent Giselle in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Giselle in braille

How to Spell the Name Giselle in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Giselle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Giselle in sign language

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