The baby name Fischl is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈfɪʃl̩/ (approx. 'FISH-l' with a syllabic l); English: /ˈfɪʃəl/ (approx. 'FISH-ul').
Fischl is German in Origin.
The baby name Fischl is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈfɪʃl̩/ (approx. 'FISH-l' with a syllabic l); English: /ˈfɪʃəl/ (approx. 'FISH-ul').
Fischl is German in Origin.
Fischl is a Yiddish given name derived from the word for “fish” (Yiddish fish, German Fisch) plus the affectionate diminutive -l/-el, yielding the meaning “little fish.” The form with -sch- reflects German orthography; Yiddish spellings more often render it as Fishl or Fishel. As with other Ashkenazi animal names (Hirsch, Wolf), the image carried auspicious connotations of fertility and protection from the evil eye in Jewish tradition.
Attested across Central and Eastern Europe from early modern records through the 19th–20th centuries, Fischl/Fishel appears in synagogue registers, ketubot, and Polish civil documents (often as Fiszel or Fiszl). Immigration spread the name to North America and Israel, though it declined in general use and today survives mainly in Haredi and Hasidic communities. Variants include Fishl, Fishel, Fischel, Fischell, Fiszel, and Fiszl; feminine forms are rare. Contemporary pop culture has reintroduced the spelling Fischl to wider audiences.
Fischl is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 4 times, across 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 |
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