Pledge or hostage
Derived from the Germanic word 'gisil', meaning a pledge or hostage. In the Middle Ages, it was common for children of noble families to be sent to foreign courts as a 'pledge' of peace or alliance. The name gained widespread popularity in the 19th century due to the famous French ballet of the same name.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Peasant girl who dies of a broken heart · Giselle (Ballet)
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