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SHAHR-luht
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Gisselle
GirlFrench, Germanic· “variant of Giselle, 'pledge'”
- Meaning
- variant of Giselle, 'pledge'
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- jih-ZEHL
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,812
- US babies 2025
- 111
- Best rank
- #367 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Gisselle
Gisselle is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Giselle, 'pledge'”.
Gisselle is a spelling of Giselle, a French name from the Germanic element gisil, usually explained as pledge or hostage, since noble children were sometimes exchanged as guarantees of alliances. Gisela was the name of a sister and a daughter of Charlemagne. The romantic ballet Giselle, first performed in Paris, made the name famous in the world of dance. Gisselle with a double S is especially common among Spanish-speaking families. It is graceful and elegant, with Gigi as a playful nickname.
Popularity over time
Gisselle first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #367 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 810 babies. In 2025, 111 babies were named Gisselle, and it ranked #1,812 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,974 in 1980, #367 in 2000, #761 in 2010, and #1,812 in 2025. Of the 10,551 US girls named Gisselle since records began, 52% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,272 babies. Since 2010, 3,053 more have been named Gisselle.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kaitlynn, Haleigh, Regan, Precious, and Kaleigh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gisselle ranked highest in Maryland, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #885 | 5 |
| California | #921 | 31 |
| Texas | #1103 | 25 |
| North Carolina | #1542 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gisselle is usually pronounced jih-ZEHL, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with G and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Gisselle
A few middle names that flow with Gisselle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gisselle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gisselle mean?
Gisselle is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Giselle, 'pledge'”.
What is the origin of the name Gisselle?
Gisselle has French and Germanic roots. Gisselle is a spelling of Giselle, a French name from the Germanic element gisil, usually explained as pledge or hostage, since noble children were sometimes exchanged as guarantees of alliances.
Is Gisselle a popular name?
Not especially. Gisselle ranked #1,812 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gisselle a boy or girl name?
Gisselle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gisselle?
Gisselle is usually pronounced jih-ZEHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings