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Isadore

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Pronounced IZ-uh-dor /ˈɪz.ə.dɔr/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the goddess Isis + doron, 'gift'). More often the boy's name Isidore; used here for a girl though it leans to boys. The deity we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical name: Isadore means 'gift of Isis' (said 'IZ-uh-dor'). Usually a boy's name (Isidore) — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the goddess Isis + doron, 'gift'). More often the boy's name Isidore; used here for a girl though it leans to boys. The deity we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#11465 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Isadore is a spelling of Isidore, from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (goddess Isis + 'gift'). It is more often a boy's name, which we note; the divine reference we note respectfully — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'IZ-uh-dor').

For girls it appears very rarely, against heavier boys' use (as Isidore). Rare, classical, and vintage.

Did you know? Isadore comes from the Greek 'gift of Isis' — usually the boy's name Isidore, used here for a girl, though it leans to boys; the goddess we note respectfully (said 'IZ-uh-dor').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Isadore — Greek 'gift of Isis'; Isidore; boy-leaning; noted respectfully

Variations

IsidoreIsadoraIsidora

Nicknames

IzzyDora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isadore mean?

Isadore is from the Greek 'gift of Isis'; we note the goddess respectfully.

How do you pronounce Isadore?

It's said IZ-uh-dor /ˈɪz.ə.dɔr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Isadore a boy or girl name?

Isadore (as Isidore) is usually a boy's name; used here for a girl — we note the lean.

How popular is Isadore?

Isadore is rare for girls in the U.S.