Giselle Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: “Giselle” is a renowned ballet about a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart and is transformed into a spirit. The ballet’s popularity has kept the name in the public eye for over a century.

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A Deep Dive

Giselle Overview

Meaning

Pledge

Gender

Girl

Origin

French

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic word “gisil,” meaning “pledge” or “hostage”​

Pronunciation

/ʒɪˈzɛl/

Popularity

Giselle is a well-loved name worldwide, particularly in countries like Mexico and France. In the USA, it ranked as the 345th most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Exoticl, Cute

Associated Traits

Graceful, elegant, romantic, sophisticated

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Giselle symbolizes grace and elegance, partly due to the famous ballet “Giselle,” which has been a cultural icon since the 19th century​

Name Day

May 7th (France)​
A Deep Dive

Giselle Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Gisella, Gisela, Gizela, Gisselle, Gisel

Common Nicknames

Gigi, Elle, Zella, Sisi, Gizzy

Diminutives

Gissy, Gellie, Zelly, Selli

Famous People

  • Giselle Bündchen
    (Brazilian Model)
  • Giselle Eisenberg
    (American Actress)
  • Giselle Fernandez
    (American Journalist)
  • Giselle Itié
    (Brazilian-Mexican Actress)
  • Giselle Laronde
    (Trinidadian Miss World)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Giselle
    ("Enchanted," Film)
  • "Giselle"
    (Ballet)
  • "Giselle's Big Backyard"
    (TV Series)
  • Giselle Itié
    ("El Clon," TV Series)
  • Giselle van der Walt
    ("Starlight Over Bluebell," Novel)

What Is the Meaning of Giselle?

Giselle means “pledge” or “hostage” in Old German. Giselle is someone who radiates elegance and charm. They light up a room with their warmth and kindness, leaving you feeling happy just to be around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Giselle?

Giselle has its roots in Old German, derived from the word “gisil,” meaning “pledge” or “hostage.” This name gained popularity through the medieval legend of Saint Giselle and was further popularized by the famous ballet “Giselle.”

Giselle Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Giselle in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3632021#3502022#3452023
Top 3 Rankings#1342007#1342009#1362008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Giselle

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023345
(+5 from 2022)
887
(-19 from 2022)
0.05071
2022350
(+13 from 2021)
906
(+62 from 2021)
0.05053
2021363
(-32 from 2020)
844
(-92 from 2020)
0.04711
2020331
(-2 from 2019)
936
(-40 from 2019)
0.05295
2019329
(-28 from 2018)
976
(-130 from 2018)
0.05319
2018301
(-28 from 2017)
1106
(-69 from 2017)
0.05947
2017273
(-53 from 2016)
1175
(-288 from 2016)
0.06220
2016220
(+1 from 2015)
1463
(-23 from 2015)
0.07557
2015221
(-6 from 2014)
1486
(-90 from 2014)
0.07617
2014215
(-10 from 2013)
1576
(+13 from 2013)
0.08056
2013205
(-20 from 2012)
1563
(-146 from 2012)
0.08108
2012185
(-33 from 2011)
1709
(-329 from 2011)
0.08812
2011152
(-5 from 2010)
2038
(-52 from 2010)
0.10518
2010147
(-13 from 2009)
2090
(-312 from 2009)
0.10660
2009134
(+2 from 2008)
2402
(-87 from 2008)
0.11861
2008136
(-2 from 2007)
2489
(-107 from 2007)
0.11950
2007134
(+34 from 2006)
2596
(+506 from 2006)
0.12266
2006168
(-2 from 2005)
2090
(+31 from 2005)
0.09998
2005166
(+16 from 2004)
2059
(+175 from 2004)
0.10145
2004182
(-2 from 2003)
1884
(+112 from 2003)
0.09337
2003180
(+37 from 2002)
1772
(+294 from 2002)
0.08832
2002217
(+1 from 2001)
1478
(+16 from 2001)
0.07483
2001218
(-6 from 2000)
1462
(-24 from 2000)
0.07380
2000212
(+9 from 1999)
1486
(+52 from 1999)
0.07446
1999221
(+21 from 1998)
1434
(+179 from 1998)
0.07366
1998242
(+70 from 1997)
1255
(+318 from 1997)
0.06474
1997312
(+312 from 1996)
937
(+574 from 1996)
0.04908
1996624
(-34 from 1995)
363
(-23 from 1995)
0.01893
1995590
(+23 from 1994)
386
(+24 from 1994)
0.02009
1994613
(-183 from 1993)
362
(-222 from 1993)
0.01857
1993430
(+402 from 1992)
584
(+344 from 1992)
0.02962
1992832
(+75 from 1991)
240
(+26 from 1991)
0.01197
1991907
(-204 from 1990)
214
(-85 from 1990)
0.01052
1990703
(+112 from 1989)
299
(+66 from 1989)
0.01455
1989815
(+46 from 1988)
233
(+27 from 1988)
0.01170
1988861
(-164 from 1987)
206
(-57 from 1987)
0.01071
1987697
(+89 from 1986)
263
(+49 from 1986)
0.01403
1986786
(-37 from 1985)
214
(-17 from 1985)
0.01160
1985749
(+61 from 1984)
231
(+36 from 1984)
0.01251
1984810
(-15 from 1983)
195
(-2 from 1983)
0.01081
1983795
(+230 from 1982)
197
(+54 from 1982)
0.01101
19821025
(+56 from 1981)
143
(+14 from 1981)
0.00788
19811081
(+102 from 1980)
129
(+16 from 1980)
0.00721
19801183
(+1 from 1979)
113
(+2 from 1979)
0.00635
19791184
(+97 from 1978)
111
(+16 from 1978)
0.00644
19781281
(+5 from 1977)
95
(+4 from 1977)
0.00578
19771286
(+237 from 1976)
91
(+24 from 1976)
0.00553
19761523
(-348 from 1975)
67
(-31 from 1975)
0.00426
19751175
(+109 from 1974)
98
(+15 from 1974)
0.00628
19741284
(+115 from 1973)
83
(+13 from 1973)
0.00530
19731399
(-46 from 1972)
70
(-4 from 1972)
0.00450
19721353
(+92 from 1971)
74
(+2 from 1971)
0.00459
19711445
(-38 from 1970)
72
(-2 from 1970)
0.00411
19701407
(-82 from 1969)
74
(+1 from 1969)
0.00404
19691325
(-58 from 1968)
73
(-2 from 1968)
0.00414
19681267
(-135 from 1967)
75
(-12 from 1967)
0.00439
19671132
(+252 from 1966)
87
(+24 from 1966)
0.00507
19661384
(-207 from 1965)
63
(-20 from 1965)
0.00359
19651177
(+341 from 1964)
83
(+27 from 1964)
0.00454
19641518
(-256 from 1963)
56
(-20 from 1963)
0.00286
19631262
(+121 from 1962)
76
(+12 from 1962)
0.00382
19621383
(+70 from 1961)
64
(+5 from 1961)
0.00316
19611453
(-142 from 1960)
59
(-11 from 1960)
0.00284
19601311
(+26 from 1959)
70
(+6 from 1959)
0.00337
19591337
(-225 from 1958)
64
(-26 from 1958)
0.00308
19581112
(+177 from 1957)
90
(+23 from 1957)
0.00436
19571289
(-224 from 1956)
67
(-25 from 1956)
0.00319
19561065
(+41 from 1955)
92
(+11 from 1955)
0.00447
19551106
(+633 from 1954)
81
(+46 from 1954)
0.00404
19541739
(+19 from 1953)
35
(+3 from 1953)
0.00176
19531758
(+1048 from 1952)
32
(+17 from 1952)
0.00166
19522806
(+2608 from 1951)
15
(+10 from 1951)
0.00079
19515414
(-170 from 1949)
5
No change from 1949
0.00027
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19495244
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0
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0.0000
19420
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0
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0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
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0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
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0
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0.0000
19360
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0
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0.0000
19350
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0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
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0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
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0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
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0
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0.0000
19220
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0
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0.0000
19210
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0
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0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19040
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19020
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0
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0.0000
19010
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0
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0
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0.0000
18980
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0
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0.0000
18970
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0
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0.0000
18960
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0
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18950
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0
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0.0000
18940
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0
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0.0000
18930
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0
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18920
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0.0000
18910
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18900
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18890
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0.0000
18880
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18870
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18860
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18850
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18840
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0.0000
18830
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0
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0.0000
18800
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No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Giselle

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1482021#1442022#1582023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2472021#1692022#2002023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5872021#4182022#3382023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3082021#2792022#2362023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3122021#3242022#3472023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2172021#2752022#2192023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3242021#3202022#3632023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4222021#5022022#4552023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4752021#3332022#3772023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2772021#4812022#5032023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3712021#5262022#6502023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3582021#1652022#1812023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5892021#3462022#6332023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3902021#1902022#2642023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4962021#5672022#5162023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8372021#6342022#6192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5582021#6862022#8972023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3112020#2882022#4752023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9812021#8722022#4612023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6062020#6562021#5002023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7112021#11682022#7292023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3442020#1832021#2092023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7012020#4932022#8892023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7532020#8942021#6702022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6842021#7702022#7402023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6572021#6672022#5492023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3952021#3262022#3392023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6572020#5722022#4442023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4182020#5352021#5252023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3272021#8312022#4812023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5362020#8792021#7852022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7062018#8852019#8722021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5062018#4382020#6192021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3592020#4432022#2882023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4152016#3762018#6212020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1792014#2292016#2462019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3342012#3332014#2432019

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5922016#6672017#6792018

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1652016#1622017#1472021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1482012#1432014#1752018

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5812021#5792022#4212023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2502005#2452010#1982016

Popularity Rankings for Giselle in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1501989#1621990#1711994

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1572020#1852021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1761995#1751996#1691997

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1751937#1861938#1871939

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3732007#3342008

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#5782001#4882003#3732007

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6461993#8472007#7642020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6582017

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6772004#7422009

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8992007#7792008#8652009

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8302008#7802009#9532011

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11272020#8342021#9062022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Giselle a Name for Boys or Girls?

Giselle is mainly a girl’s name, resonating with artistic and graceful qualities inspired by the well-known ballet.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Giselle

Giselle in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Giselle Bündchen (Model, born 1980): A Brazilian supermodel and environmental activist who has been one of the highest-paid models in the world.
  • Giselle Eisenberg (Actress, born 2007): An American actress known for her roles in TV series and films such as "Life in Pieces."
  • Giselle Fernandez (Journalist, born 1961): An American television journalist and anchor, notable for her work on major news networks.
  • Giselle Itié (Actress, born 1982): A Brazilian-Mexican actress recognized for her work in telenovelas and films.
  • Giselle Laronde (Miss World, born 1963): A Trinidadian beauty queen who won the Miss World title in 1986.
  • Giselle Ansley (Field Hockey Player, born 1991): An English field hockey player who has represented Great Britain in international competitions.
  • Giselle Hennessy (Fashion Designer, 1946–2013): A French fashion designer known for her elegant and innovative designs.
  • Giselle ("Enchanted," 2007 Film): A fairytale princess who finds herself in modern-day New York City, bringing her whimsical charm to the real world.
  • "Giselle" (1841 Ballet): A classic romantic ballet about a young peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman, only to die of a broken heart and join the ranks of the vengeful Wilis.
  • "Giselle's Big Backyard" (2007 TV Series): A children's show featuring a lively host named Giselle who teaches kids about nature and the environment.
  • Giselle Itié ("El Clon," 2010 TV Series): A character in this Brazilian telenovela who navigates complex relationships and dramatic twists.
  • Giselle van der Walt ("Starlight Over Bluebell," 2015 Novel): A character in this romance novel who finds love and adventure in a small town.
  • Giselle Bay (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque bay located on the northeastern coast of Queensland.
  • Giselle Park (Ontario, Canada): A public park situated in the city of Toronto, offering green spaces and recreational facilities.
  • Giselle Point (Western Cape, South Africa): A coastal point offering stunning ocean views and popular with hikers.
  • Giselle Lake (Minnesota, USA): A small freshwater lake in northern Minnesota, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Giselle Beach (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): A scenic beach located in the southeastern part of Rio de Janeiro state.
  • Giselle Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island located off the coast of British Columbia, part of the Gulf Islands.

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