Giselle
Pronunciation: [ zh-ihs-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Giselle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 44 babies have been named Giselle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Giselle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,473 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,473
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Giselle
Giselle is a boy name .
Is Giselle a boy or girl name? Giselle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,473 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #356. Giselle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Giselle is currently ranked #11,473 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Giselle include Gis, Gise, Gisey, Giseie, Lle, Lley, Giy, Giie, and Giskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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