Gizella

Q: What is the origin of Gizella?

Gizella is of Hungarian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Gizella?

According to the latest SSA data, Gizella is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Gizella a girl name?

Gizella is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

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Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Pledge; Hostage"

A Hungarian form of Gisela, from Germanic elements associated with a pledge or noble hostage in early usage.

Themes:germanichungarymedievalpledge

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Popularity History of Gizella

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Gizella did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Gizella Nicknames

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

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Giz

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Gizie

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Gize

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gizy

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gize

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gie

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ella

Nickname

“Pure”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gizella

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Gizella mean?

Gizella means "Pledge; Hostage". A Hungarian form of Gisela, from Germanic elements associated with a pledge or noble hostage in early usage.

What is the origin of Gizella?

Gizella is of Hungarian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Gizella?

According to the latest SSA data, Gizella is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Gizella a girl name?

Gizella is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Gizella?

Popular nicknames for Gizella include Giz, Gizie, Gize, gizy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Gizella?

There are many names similar to Gizella in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHungarian, Germanic

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Atilla Aniko Bence Elek Endre

Sisters

Aliz Aniko Anda Dalma Edit

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