Gissel
Gissel is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pledge, hostage, or mutual promise.
Origin and history
Gissel is a variant spelling of Giselle, which derives from a Germanic root meaning pledge or hostage. In the United States, it gained usage in the late 20th century alongside other simplified spellings of the classic French form Giselle. It remains a less common but recognizable alternative for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,563 babies in the United States have been named Gissel since 1880. It ranks #3486 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1987.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.5 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- AZ (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 508 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,369 |
| 2010-2019 | 476 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Famous people named Gissel
- Gissel: Public Figure
Nicknames
Gigi, Giss, Ellie
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old High German word 'gisil', which referred to a pledge or noble hostage sent to guarantee peace.
- Gissel represents a phonetic spelling variant of the more traditionally French-influenced Giselle.