Pledge or hostage
Gicela is a rare variant of Giselle, derived from the Germanic word 'gisil'. Historically, it referred to a child left at a foreign court as a pledge of peace or an alliance.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Gicela in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional tennis player from Argentina
Prominent British giftware designer
