Pledge or hostage
Gizell is a rare variant of the name Giselle, which originated from the Germanic word 'gisil'. Historically, it referred to a child left as a pledge or hostage at a foreign court to ensure peace between noble families. Today, it is appreciated for its delicate, balletic associations and unique spelling.
Less common today
Gizell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,804 in 2005.
World-renowned Brazilian supermodel
A young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart · Giselle (Ballet)
A princess transported from an animated world to New York · Enchanted
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
