Gitel

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Pronounced GIT-el /ˈɡɪt.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Yiddish Gitel (Gittel), 'good' (from gut, 'good'), often as an affectionate 'good little one.' A warm, traditional Ashkenazi name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish name: Gitel means 'good' (said 'GIT-el'). Tender and traditional.

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Origin MediumYiddish

MeaningFrom the Yiddish Gitel (Gittel), 'good' (from gut, 'good'), often as an affectionate 'good little one.' A warm, traditional Ashkenazi name.

U.S. rank (2021)#16079 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gitel comes from the Yiddish for 'good.' It reads tender and traditional - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'GIT-el').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Gitel is Yiddish for 'good' (from gut, 'good') - a warm, affectionate name in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition (said 'GIT-el').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Gitel — Yiddish 'good'

Variations

GittelGitlGittela

Nicknames

GittiGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gitel mean?

Gitel is Yiddish for 'good.'

How do you pronounce Gitel?

It's said GIT-el /ˈɡɪt.ɛl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gitel a boy or girl name?

Gitel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gitel?

Gitel is extremely rare in the U.S.