Find out how popular the first name Gizella has been for the last 42 years (from 1979 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gizella by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Gizella is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gizella.

The history of the first name Gizella

The given name Gizella is of Hungarian origin, derived from the German name Gisela, which itself has roots in the Old Germanic name Gisila. The name Gisila is thought to be a compound of the elements "gis" (meaning hostage or pledge) and "hild" (meaning battle or combat).

In the 10th century, the name Gisela was brought to Hungary by Princess Gisela of Bavaria, the wife of King Stephen I, the first Christian king of Hungary. Through her influence, the Hungarian form Gizella became popular among the nobility and spread throughout the kingdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gizella can be found in the Illuminated Chronicle, a 14th-century Hungarian illuminated manuscript that chronicles the lives of Hungarian monarchs. The manuscript mentions Queen Gizella of Bavaria (c. 985-1065), wife of King Stephen I, who played a significant role in the establishment of Christianity in Hungary.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gizella. One example is Saint Gisela of Bavaria (c. 985-1065), the aforementioned wife of King Stephen I of Hungary. She is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church for her piety and charitable works.

Another prominent figure was Gizella of Aragon (c. 1075-1126), Queen of Hungary as the wife of King Coloman the Learned. She was renowned for her intelligence and diplomatic skills, and played an influential role in the politics of the kingdom during her husband's reign.

In the 13th century, Gizella of Merania (c. 1210-1238) was a Hungarian princess and the wife of King Andrew II of Hungary. She is notable for her involvement in the Mongol invasion of Hungary in 1241, during which she and her entourage fled the capital city of Esztergom.

The name Gizella also appears in literary works, such as the 16th-century play "The Tragical History of Gismund of Salerne" by Robert Wilmot, which features a character named Gisella.

Another noteworthy figure was Gizella of Bavaria (c. 1180-1238), a Bavarian princess and the wife of King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She played a significant role in the establishment of the Cistercian order in Bohemia and was known for her charitable works.

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