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Isolde

Girl · German · Medium name

Meaning
Ice ruler, fair lady, iron ruler

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ih-ZOLD-uh
Origin
German

From Germanic and Celtic; meaning debated, often ice ruler or fair lady.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Celtic, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • IsoldaLatin / English

    Latin-rooted form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Isolde

    Heroine of the medieval Tristan and Iseult romance.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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