Gísli
Faroese
Proper noun
Gísli m
- a male given name.
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Gísli: Gíslason
- daughter of Gísli: Gísladóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Gísli |
| Accusative | Gísla |
| Dative | Gísla |
| Genitive | Gísla |
Icelandic
Etymology
Old Norse Gísl, from gísl (“hostage”). High born children were sometimes kept as hostages . Hence the speculative meaning 'from a noble family'.
Proper noun
Gísli m
- a male given name.