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SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Gizelle
GirlFrench, Germanic· “pledge”
- Meaning
- pledge
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- jih-ZEHL
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #4,390
- US babies 2025
- 32
- Best rank
- #1,136 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Gizelle
Gizelle is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pledge”.
Gizelle is a spelling variant of Giselle, a name of Germanic origin. It is usually linked to the element gisil, meaning pledge or hostage, since noble children were sometimes exchanged as pledges between families. The name was used in early medieval France. Giselle became widely known through the romantic ballet Giselle, first performed in 1841. The Z spelling gives Gizelle a modern, playful edge. Gigi and Elle are charming nicknames.
Popularity over time
Gizelle first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,136 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 206 babies. In 2025, 32 babies were named Gizelle, and it ranked #4,390 nationally. That is 62% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,265 in 2000, #1,506 in 2010, and #4,390 in 2025. Of the 3,131 US girls named Gizelle since records began, 41% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,020 babies. Since 2010, 1,291 more have been named Gizelle.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Makiya, Kaniya, Ria, Cianna, and Jacie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gizelle ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2482 | 8 |
| California | #2895 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gizelle is usually pronounced jih-ZEHL, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Gizelle
A few middle names that flow with Gizelle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gizelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gizelle mean?
Gizelle is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pledge”.
What is the origin of the name Gizelle?
Gizelle has French and Germanic roots. Gizelle is a spelling variant of Giselle, a name of Germanic origin.
Is Gizelle a popular name?
Not especially. Gizelle ranked #4,390 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Gizelle a boy or girl name?
Gizelle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gizelle?
Gizelle 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