Giselda

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The meaning of the name Giselda is "pledge, hostage". It is derived from the Germanic elements "gisil" meaning "pledge, hostage", and "wald" meaning "rule".
Pronunciation
JIHZ-eld-ah
jee-ZEL-dah(Italian)
khee-SEL-dah(Dutch)
Popularity
Giselda is not a very common name and does not feature in the top 1000 baby names in the United States, making it a unique choice for parents looking for something different.

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Giselda Name meanings & History

The meaning of the name Giselda is "pledge, hostage". It is derived from the Germanic elements "gisil" meaning "pledge, hostage", and "wald" meaning "rule". Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Giselhild. Bearers of this name include Italian actresses Giselda Castrini (b. 1945) and Giselda Volodi (b. 1959). Giselda is primarily used in German-speaking countries, although it has also been used in Italy and other parts of Europe. It is a name that is both strong and elegant, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of personalities.

Zodiac Sign of Giselda: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Giselda:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Security,Sensuality,Status,Success,Sex,Social Standing,Solidity

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

L: Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lazy,Languid,Lovely,Lover

D: Doting,Daddy,Dutiful,Domestic,Demanding,Determined

A: Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action

Giselda is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Serious name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name

Related Names to Giselda

Variants of the name Giselda include Gisella, Giselle, Gizella, and Ghisla.

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