I only know of one person with that name, and I suspect it's going to be more rare from now on because of her.
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It's a saint's name; the original is Ghislain which is the masculine form.
Etymologically, the name is usually said to derive from the oblique case of a Proto-West Germanic root: *gīsl “hostage, pledge”
Well that's some nominative irony
There are two pronunciations.
The original pronunciation is gee-LENN. (Hard G like gum, not gin. Note that the S is silent.)
The more common pronunciation these days is zhee-SLENN.
The gee-LENN pronunciation is still common in Belgium (where the name originates) while zhee-SLENN is more common In France and Quebec.
You're describing Guylaine and Ghislaine which are just two completely different names.
No, they're the same name. Guylaine is a respelling of Ghislaine that makes the pronunciation more obvious, like how Jeffrey is a respelling of Geoffrey.
They seem different to you because you're using the non-traditional pronunciation of Ghislaine.
TIL it isn't pronounced Jizz Lane. I've literally never heard it before (UK)
Common in Quebec for sure.
Common in Quebec for sure.
As common as vinegar on French fries there?
Jeez, you didn't have to do them like that
No no, "jizz lane" is correct.
Probably more common in France but I get the vibe it’s an older name. Like, how common is “Ruth” in the US?
Like, how common is “Ruth” in the US?
Last time I heard the name "Ruth" was probably 1995, watching The Net with Sandra Bullock. 🤣
Oh wait, there's Ruth Bader Ginsburg too.
Thanks for asking. I went back and forth in my head since I've never heard it said out loud and never looked it up.
Very common in Brazil, but without the 'h'. I was surprised when I learned about "that" Ghislaine.
In my country, New Zealand? Almost unheard of. Sounds Welsh to me.
Not very seeing as I only know of one of them. Could be more common in other parts of the world though
