Origin and Meaning of Giselle

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Giselle

Old German

Usage of Giselle

French, English

Meaning of Giselle

The name Giselle is derived from the Germanic word "gisel" meaning "hostage".

Famous bearers

Giselle is a ballet, which music was composed by the French composer Adolphe Adam (1803 - 1856).
A bearer is Giselle Fernández (born 1961), an American television journalist.

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