Pledge or hostage
Gisell is a variant of the Germanic name Giselle. It originates from the word 'gisil', which historically referred to a person given as a pledge or hostage to secure a treaty, later evolving into a noble name associated with loyalty.
Less common today
Gisell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,703 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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A peasant girl who dies of a broken heart · Giselle (Ballet)
An animated princess who enters the real world · Enchanted
