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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. Tina47%
  2. Jill50%
  3. Gina56%
  4. Nina61%
  5. Tara63%
  6. Tanya66%
  7. Monica66%
  8. Tonya66%
  9. Melissa69%
  10. April70%

Love potential for Gisi

Top 10

  1. Angela96%
  2. Amy96%
  3. Dawn93%
  4. Melanie92%
  5. Lisa89%
  6. Melinda85%
  7. Heather84%
  8. Wendy82%
  9. Stacey81%
  10. Christy81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina46%
  3. Deanna56%
  4. Gina56%
  5. Tanya63%
  6. Tara64%
  7. Katrina64%
  8. Nina64%
  9. Tonya69%
  10. April70%

Professional potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara56%
  2. Tina56%
  3. Gina56%
  4. Tara57%
  5. Jennifer57%
  6. Deanna60%
  7. Monica63%
  8. Tanya63%
  9. Heather65%
  10. Jill66%

Crush potential for Gisi

Bottom 10

  1. Jill53%
  2. Tonya61%
  3. Katrina64%
  4. Tina68%
  5. Deanna68%
  6. Heidi70%
  7. Tanya72%
  8. Gina72%
  9. Monica72%
  10. Nina73%
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