Pledge or hostage
Gissel is a modern variant of the name Giselle. It is derived from the Germanic word 'gisil', which historically referred to a person given as a pledge or hostage to a foreign court to ensure a treaty.
Less common today
Gissel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,291 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mexican professional footballer
