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Giselle Name Meaning

  • Name :Giselle
  • 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.

Famous personalities with the name Giselle include Giselle Blondet, a Puerto Rican actress and TV host, and Giselle Laronde, a Trinidadian model and Miss World 1986.

People named Giselle are often seen as sophisticated, graceful, and elegant, mirroring the charm of the dance for which it is famous. They are usually considered charismatic, diplomatic with a magnetic personality. The natives with this name are known to value truth and justice and are quick to react to dishonesty and injustice. It's believed they are creative, artistic and have a great sense of rhythm and coordination.

However, these are general stereotypes associated with the name Giselle and may not apply to everyone with this name.

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