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Grisell

OriginScottish variation of Griselda
Meaning"grey battle"
US RankUnranked

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About Grisell

Two famous women, both with the same surname, feature this name in Scottish history. The first, Lady Grisell Hume Baillie, was an 18th century songwriter. The second, Grisell Baillie, was the first woman to be admitted to the position of Deaconess in the Church of Scotland.

Pronounced grih-ZEL.

As of October 2026, Grisell ranked #16738 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #5841 in 1968.

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Famous Grisells

  • Grisell Baillie

    first deaconess in the Church of Scotland

Grisell in pop culture

  • Grisell "Grisie" Morse

    character in "The Martha Years" book series by Melissa Wiley

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