Gisella
jih-zel-uh
US Popularity:7473
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):German, Portuguese
Meaning:Pledge, hostage
Gisella is a girl's name of Italian and Portuguese origin. Meaning "pledge” or “hostage” from the German gisal, you can remind your little heart-stealer every day of your dedication and love for them. Possibly the most inspiring person with this name is Gisella Perl. A Hungarian Jewish gynecologist, Gisella provided hundreds of women with gynecological treatment, even without the bare necessities, whilst being held captive in the 1940s.
Gisella Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Gisella is currently #7473 in U.S. births
Girl:Gisella is currently #4292 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4292
in 2023
- 60
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 146
Behind the Name, Gisella, April 2022
Behind the Name, Giselle, December 2022
Name Doctor, Gisella
WordSense Dictionary, Gisella
WordSense Dictionary, Giselle
BBC, The Auschwitz doctor who couldn't 'do no harm', May 2020
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