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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. Hazel96%
  6. Viola96%
  7. Irene96%
  8. Pearl96%
  9. Lucille95%
  10. Dolores95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie59%
  2. Thelma59%
  3. Dora60%
  4. Maxine60%
  5. Ruby63%
  6. Jeanette63%
  7. Gertrude64%
  8. Mae64%
  9. Marjorie67%
  10. Agnes67%

Love potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Maxine55%
  2. Dora56%
  3. Thelma58%
  4. Ada60%
  5. Gertrude62%
  6. Leona63%
  7. Kay64%
  8. Jean66%
  9. Jennie66%
  10. Joan66%

Professional potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Maxine51%
  3. Thelma62%
  4. Jean64%
  5. Bernice64%
  6. Joan64%
  7. Ruby64%
  8. Jennie64%
  9. Alice65%
  10. Judith65%

Crush potential for Gisi

Top 10

  1. Pearl96%
  2. Viola96%
  3. Hazel95%
  4. Louise91%
  5. Lucille91%
  6. Edith91%
  7. Sylvia90%
  8. Irene89%
  9. Helen89%
  10. Marlene88%

Bottom 10

  1. Gertrude56%
  2. Agnes56%
  3. Ruth58%
  4. Hattie61%
  5. Jennie63%
  6. Norma63%
  7. Joan63%
  8. Jean63%
  9. Kay64%
  10. Vera64%
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