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Giselle

female

Meaning

"Pledge"

From a Germanic root meaning pledge, it is associated with French usage and gained cultural visibility through ballet and literature.

Popularity History of Giselle

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#356Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#356

Giselle was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-9

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Giselle Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Giselle.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Giselle

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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