Grisell
Meaning of Grisell
Grisell is a charming and unique name of Scottish origin, derived from the name Grizel. It is a variation of the more familiar name Griselda. The name Grisell has a strong historical association with nobility and literature, as it was the name of the virtuous and patient wife in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Clerk's Tale" and later in Boccaccio's "Decameron." In terms of popularity, while it may not be widely used today, it has seen some occasional usage in the United States, particularly in New York where it had a small number of occurrences in the late 1960s. With its elegant sound and rich history, Grisell is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as gree-SEL (/ˈɡɾiθel/)
English
- Pronunced as grih-ZEL (/ˈɡrɪzəl/)
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Notable People Named Grisell
| Lady Grisell Baillie was the first woman to be created a deaconess in the Church of Scotland. |
