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Griselle
How to Pronounce Griselle
Pronounced grih-ZEL /ɡrɪˈzɛl/Low
Meaning: Griselle reads as a short, French-flavored form of Griselda or a variant close to Gisele. Griselda joins the Germanic gris, 'grey,' and hild, 'battle,' while Gisele comes from gisil, 'pledge' or 'hostage.' The name is popular in Puerto Rico and other Spanish-speaking communities, and its meaning is inherited from these Germanic parents.Low
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
Griselle is a trimmed, elegant form linked to Griselda, from Germanic gris, 'grey,' and hild, 'battle,' with the sister name Gisele nearby. Especially favored in Puerto Rican and Latin American families, it stayed uncommon in the wider United States, and we trace its Germanic roots honestly.
Griselle appeared in modest numbers from the mid-twentieth century, peaking around 1982 with still only about fifteen girls a year. A woman named Griselle at that peak would be in her forties today, and the name has a sleek, contemporary-yet-rooted feel.
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What does the name Griselle mean?
It is a short form or variant of Griselda or Gisele, from Germanic roots such as gris, 'grey,' and hild, 'battle.'
How do you pronounce Griselle?
It is said grih-ZEL /ɡrɪˈzɛl/ - two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Griselle a boy or girl name?
Griselle is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Griselle?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-eighties.