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Names That Mean Hostage

Updated November 2026

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Giselle
German
"pledge, hostage"
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen undoubtedly gave this name a boost. The French pronunciation (jiz-ELLE) gives it a more graceful, balletic, gazellelike feel. In the 2007 film Enchanted , Giselle…
Gisela
German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese
"pledge, hostage"
A variation of Giselle.
Gisella
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Malo
Breton
"shining hostage"
Malo, the name of an important sixth century Breton saint who founded St. Malo, the charming port town in Brittany -- is considered quite au courant in France right now, ranking firmly in the Top…
Wandrille
French, Norman
"wandering hostage"
Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle was a 6th century French saint. The name derives from the old Germanic name Wandregisel.
Gizella
Hungarian, from German
"pledge, hostage"
The stylish Hungarian form of Giselle, with the cool -ella ending and Z in the middle. It was notably borne by the first queen of Hungary, wife to King Stephen.