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Gissell

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Pronounced jih-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)Low

In 30 seconds: A pledge; a hostage: Gissell spells Giselle. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jih-ZEL').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety/oath)
U.S. rank (2025)#10378 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gissell is a spelling of Giselle — from Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety given to seal an oath). A Latin-American spelling. A lyrical, classic name (said 'jih-ZEL'; nickname Gigi).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, a-pledge at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Giselle comes from the Germanic gisil, 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety) — Gissell is a Latin-American spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'jih-ZEL').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Giselle — Germanic etymology

Variations

GiselleGisselGisell

Nicknames

Gigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gissell mean?

Gissell spells Giselle — Germanic 'a pledge; a hostage' (a noble surety).

How do you pronounce Gissell?

It's said jih-ZEL /dʒɪˈzɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gissell a boy or girl name?

Gissell is a girl's name.

How popular is Gissell?

Gissell is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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