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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

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu45%
  2. Dolly50%
  3. Erna59%
  4. Edythe59%
  5. Berta60%
  6. Fanny60%
  7. Manuela60%
  8. Shirlee60%
  9. Petra60%
  10. Ouida62%

Love potential for Gisi

Top 10

  1. Mayme96%
  2. Pearlie96%
  3. Ona96%
  4. Belle96%
  5. Albina96%
  6. Oma96%
  7. Elvera96%
  8. Theda96%
  9. Madaline96%
  10. Rosina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu45%
  2. Maud55%
  3. Leone56%
  4. Bertie57%
  5. Edythe58%
  6. Carmella58%
  7. Dolly58%
  8. Jaunita58%
  9. Erna58%
  10. Ouida59%

Professional potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor42%
  2. Roxie48%
  3. Rubye51%
  4. Leone56%
  5. Ouida58%
  6. Carmella58%
  7. Wilda59%
  8. Mathilda60%
  9. Manuela60%
  10. Golda60%

Crush potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Erna51%
  2. Bertie53%
  3. Lulu54%
  4. Ima55%
  5. Arline60%
  6. Petra60%
  7. Manuela60%
  8. Berta60%
  9. Edythe60%
  10. Dolly61%
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