Giselle, of French origin, translates to "pledge" or "hostage". It's a name that has gained prominence over time, particularly due to its association with renowned figures such as the ballet "Giselle", created by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot in 1841. This ballet tells the story of a young peasant girl named Giselle who dies after dancing herself to death and then returns as a wili, a spirit of the dead who protects men from harming women. The name has also been popularized by notable individuals like French singer Gisèle Casadesus and American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers, whose real name was Virginia Katherine McMath but professionally went by the stage name of Ginger Rogers and sometimes used the name Giselle MacInnis in her early career.
"Gieselle saw its peak popularity in 2002 with six newborns bearing this unique name that year."