Giselle is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #624 in 1996 with 364 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 2,596 births ranking #134. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 4,816 girls born was named Giselle. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Giselle is a graceful classic often linked to the old idea of a pledge. It feels elegant, refined, and strongly associated with beauty and poise.
The name has medieval roots but later became especially glamorous through ballet and French style. Its modern appeal is rooted as much in atmosphere as in etymology.