The nameGhislaine
Ghislaine is a French girl's name, the feminine of Ghislain. It was popular in France in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Ghislaine comes from Ghislain, from the Germanic gisil, of debated meaning, often translated as "pledge, hostage".
Origin
Germanic. Saint Ghislain founded an abbey in Hainaut, in present-day Belgium, in the 7th century.
History
Ghislaine peaked in France in the mid 1950s.
Popularity of the name Ghislaine
Ghislaine in France
Ghislaine was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 26,445 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ghislaine. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Ghislaine in France were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Ghislaine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ghislaine mean?
Ghislaine comes from Ghislain, from the Germanic gisil, of debated meaning, often translated as "pledge, hostage".
What is the origin of the name Ghislaine?
Germanic. Saint Ghislain founded an abbey in Hainaut, in present-day Belgium, in the 7th century.
Is Ghislaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Ghislaine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Ghislaine?
Variants and related names of Ghislaine include Ghislain and Gislaine.