Pledge or hostage
A rare variant of the name Giselle, derived from the Germanic word 'gisil'. It historically referred to a person held as a pledge or hostage in a diplomatic context, though it has evolved into a graceful, classic choice.
Less common today
Geselle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,361 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the romantic ballet · Giselle
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