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Gisi

Girl Name day: May 7
Gisi is a short form of Giselle: on birth records it is written Giselle (45,880 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Giselle page. Also a short form of Gisel.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Pledge, hostage.
Giselle comes from the Germanic element gisil, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage,' a reference to the medieval custom of exchanging noble children as guarantees of peace.

Name day for Gisi

May 7

Why this day? Gisi is a short form of Giselle, and shares its name day.

Gisi is celebrated in the United States and Argentina on May 7.

The story of the name Gisi

Gisi is a short form of Giselle. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — pledge, hostage, and shares its name day, May 7.

On birth records, Gisi is rarely written as such: the Gisis are Giselles (45,880 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Giselle page. Gisi is also a short form of Gisel.

Frequently asked questions about Gisi

What does Gisi mean?

Gisi is a short form of Giselle, which means pledge, hostage.

When is Gisi's name day?

May 7, together with Giselle: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gisi a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Giselle.

Gisi's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gisi

Top 10

  1. Helen96%
  2. Esther96%
  3. Edith96%
  4. Louise96%
  5. Bethany96%
  6. Hazel96%
  7. Viola96%
  8. Irene96%
  9. Pearl96%
  10. Elaine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe43%
  2. Hailey43%
  3. Maggie45%
  4. Savannah46%
  5. Kylie46%
  6. Tina47%
  7. Bonnie49%
  8. Jill50%
  9. Toni51%
  10. Zoey52%

Love potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Hailey44%
  3. Tina46%
  4. Maggie47%
  5. Zoe48%
  6. Savannah49%
  7. Rita51%
  8. Kylie51%
  9. Wanda52%
  10. Kendra52%

Professional potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Kendra47%
  3. Carla47%
  4. Whitney48%
  5. Destiny48%
  6. Wanda51%
  7. Crystal51%
  8. Maxine51%
  9. Harper51%
  10. Natasha52%

Crush potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Jill53%
  2. Andrea56%
  3. Gertrude56%
  4. Agnes56%
  5. Constance57%
  6. Connie57%
  7. Hailey58%
  8. Martha58%
  9. Ruth58%
  10. Roberta58%
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