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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Isolde

What is the meaning of the name Isolde?

The name Isolde is primarily a female name of German origin that has an unknown or unconfirmed meaning.

Isolde, the spelling first used in a 13th century German poem, is one the variants of the name Iseult. While the meaning is uncertain, it may derive from Germanic elements meaning "ice" and "battle" or Brythonic origins with the possible meaning "she who is gazed upon".

The name is famous from the legend of Tristan and Iseult. "Tristan and Isolde" is an opera by Richard Wagner based on the ancient fable.

Different Spellings of the name Isolde:

Izolda

People who like the name Isolde also like:

Freya, Evangeline, Ophelia, Lorelei, Charlotte, Adelaide, Genevieve, Gabriel, Finn, Declan, Owen, Liam, Jasper, Alexander

Names like Isolde:

Isolda, Iseult

Stats for the Name Isolde

checkmark Isolde is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
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1. Potential difficulty in pronunciation and spelling for some individuals.
2. Possible misinterpretation or confusion due to the name's similarity to other names or words.
3. Limited availability of personalized items with the name Isolde.
4. Potential teasing or bullying from peers due to the uniqueness of the name.
5. Cultural or societal biases that may arise from unfamiliarity with the name Isolde.