Gissel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gissel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 2,533 babies have been named Gissel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gissel is past its peak , currently ranked #7,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,260
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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"farmer (form of George)"
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Greek origin
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American English origin
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About the Name Gissel
Gissel is a girl name .
Gissel is currently ranked #7,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gissel include Gis, Giss, Gissy, Gissie, Giy, Giie, and Giskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gissel include Gisselle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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