Gísli (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈcistlɪ]) is an Icelandic and Faroese masculine given name. Gisle is the Norwegian variant of the name. Notable people with the name include:
- Gisli (contemporary musician), Icelandic solo musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
- Gísli S. Einarsson (born 1945), Icelandic politician
- Gísli Guðjónsson (born 1947), Icelandic scientist
- Gísli Halldórsson (1927–1998), Icelandic actor of theatre, radio, film and television
- Gísli Pálsson (born 1949), Icelandic anthropologist and author
- Gisli Sursson, the protagonist of Gísla saga
Gender | Male |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Germanic |
Meaning | pledge, guarantee, hostage |
Region of origin | Iceland, Faroe Islands |
Other names | |
Related names | Gisle, Gisela |