The baby name Gissell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (English),/ʒiˈzɛl/ (French),ji-SELL (common anglicized spelling pronunciation).
The baby name Gissell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒɪˈzɛl/ (English),/ʒiˈzɛl/ (French),ji-SELL (common anglicized spelling pronunciation).
Gissell is Germanic, Spanish in Origin.
Gissell is a modern spelling variant of Giselle, the French form of the Germanic Gisela. The root is Old High German gisal, meaning "pledge" or "hostage," often interpreted as "noble pledge" or "pledge of peace." Related forms include Giselle, Gisselle, Gissel, Gizelle, Gisele, and the accented Gisèle; the older Germanic Gisela sits at the root. Nicknames range from Gigi to Zella or Sela. English speakers typically say ji-ZEL, while Spanish speakers may use hee-SEHL.
The name’s pedigree traces to medieval Europe, borne by royal and saintly figures such as Gisela of Hungary and a daughter of Charlemagne. International recognition surged after the 1841 Romantic ballet Giselle, which cemented the name’s graceful, artistic aura. Gissell, in particular, has gained favor in Latin American and U.S. communities since the late 20th century, reflecting phonetic spelling trends and cross-cultural appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| HN | Girls | 0 | #35 | 4 | 884 |
| PA | 0 | #135 | 4 | 3,797 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #230 | 10 | 3,650 |
| PE | 0 | #324 | 6 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #336 | 3 | 5,948 | |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #415 | 67 | 9,861 |
| CL | 0 | #429 | 6 | 6,867 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #438 | 8 | 8,339 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #457 | 54 | 6,731 |
| CO | 0 | #461 | 20 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #488 | 18 | 7,500 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #567 | 7 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #589 | 11 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #644 | 8 | 9,488 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #784 | 315 | 16,140 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #800 | 52 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #866 | 78 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #901 | 16 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #958 | 26 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,026 | 158 | 17,781 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,432 | 15 | 9,415 |
Gissell is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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