Gissell

German

"pledge, hostage"

Gissell Origin and Meaning

The name Gissell is a girl's name.

Gissell is a feminine name representing a variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This alternate spelling maintains the elegant sound of Giselle while offering a more distinctive presentation with the double 's' and double 'l'. The name carries ballet associations through the romantic ballet 'Giselle,' lending artistic and graceful connotations. While less common than Giselle, this spelling variation has appeared occasionally throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Gissell has a delicate yet substantial quality, appealing to parents seeking names with European heritage and classical elegance but with a slightly unique orthographic twist.