Grissel, of Scottish origin, is derived from the Middle English word 'grisel', which means 'grey'. This name was traditionally given to girls born with grey eyes. It has a unique, vintage charm and lends itself well to modern adaptations such as Grisella or Griselda.
The name Grissel seems to have seen its peak popularity between the late 1970s and early 1990s, with over 8 births per year on average during this period. However, it appears that the name's usage has declined significantly since then, with fewer than 6 births recorded in each of the years from 2005 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 231 babies named Grissel born between 1970 and 2016.