Ghislaine
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ French ◈ 2 syllables
"Pledge"

From French

The name Ghislaine has roots in Germanic and French and is generally associated with the meaning pledge or hostage, in an old Germanic sense. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Ghislaine at a glance
MeaningPledge
OriginFrench
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#16530
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Origin & history of Ghislaine
1
French roots
The name Ghislaine has roots in Germanic and French and is generally associated with the meaning pledge or hostage, in an old Germanic sense. It is used as a personal name in modern naming contexts and may carry cultural, religious, literary, historical, occupational, or nature-based associations depending on its background. Because Ghislaine is a documented name form, its meaning can be explained through its established linguistic root rather than through guesswork. As a name choice, Ghislaine often feels distinctive while still carrying a recognizable historical or cultural connection.
2
Root name
The root form of Ghislaine is Ghislaine — meaning Pledge.
3
Modern usage
Ghislaine remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Ghislaine?
2012 peak year
The name Ghislaine reached its peak in 2012, with 11 registrations (ranked #9946). The name has actually been around since 1951 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #16530) today, averaging about 5 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 190 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
11 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #9,946)
5 Avg. per year
(last decade)
50 Total registrations
last 10 years
190 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #16,530) Rare
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Numerology of Ghislaine
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Creative
😄Joyful
🗣️Communicator
🌈Optimistic
G7
H8
I9
S1
L3
A1
I9
N5
E5
Sum: 48 → Life path 3
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Personality of Ghislaine
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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