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Giselle Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:The name Giselle means "pledge" or "oath" in French.
  • Gender:Girl
  • Numerology:6
  • Syllables:2
  • Origin:Italian

More About The Name Giselle

The name Giselle is of French origin and it means 'pledge' or 'hostage'. It has historical roots in medieval Europe where children were often given as pledges to foreign courts for diplomacy, acquiring the nickname 'Giselle'.

The name gained popularity through the romantic ballet ‘Giselle’ that premiered in Paris in 1841. It's also well-known today because of the Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

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