What is the origin of the name Gissel?

Gissel is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Gissel?

Gissel is currently ranked #7013 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlGermanic

Gissel

ji-SEL

Popularity

#7013

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

2,533

Peak Year

#152 in 2004

First Recorded

1977

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly a modern respelling of Gisele, a Germanic name meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'.

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Gis Elle

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Gis Elle

Spelling Variations

Gisele Gisella

Similar Names

Isabelle Gabrielle Annabelle Michelle

Personality Traits

LoyalTrustworthyElegantGracefulIndependent

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