Giselle

Giselle is a French girl's name. A French name derived from Germanic elements meaning "pledge". Its ballet connections and elegant sound have a graceful, artistic quality.

How popular is Giselle in the United States?

In 2024, 871 girls in the United States were named Giselle, making it the 356th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 215th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 2,596 births.

Records for Giselle go back to 1949, and 49,421 babies have been given the name since.

What Giselle means and where it comes from

A French name derived from Germanic elements meaning "pledge". Its ballet connections and elegant sound have a graceful, artistic quality.

Giselle is of French origin, described as elegant in style.

Is Giselle a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 871 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Giselle

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Giselle mean?

A French name derived from Germanic elements meaning "pledge". Its ballet connections and elegant sound have a graceful, artistic quality.

Where does the name Giselle come from?

Giselle is of French origin, and is usually described as elegant in style.

How popular is Giselle in the United States?

In 2024, 871 girls in the United States were named Giselle, making it the 356th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Giselle a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 871 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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