Variant of Isidore, from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning 'gift of Isis'. It joins the name of the Egyptian goddess Isis with the Greek word doron, meaning 'gift'.
Nicknames
izzy · issy · isi
Vibe
warmsoulful
How it ages.
A vintage name with deep roots, linked to Saint Isidore of Seville and long used in Jewish families in the United States; nicknames like Izzy keep it friendly and easy to wear.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; last ranked #972 in the United States, in 1936.