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Isolde

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Pronounced ih-ZOHL-duh /ɪˈzoʊl.də/Medium

Meaning: Of uncertain origin, variously from the Germanic is, 'ice', + waltan, 'to rule' ('ice ruler'), and Welsh, 'fair lady; she who is gazed upon'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fair lady; she who is gazed upon: Isolde is Welsh/Germanic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ih-ZOHL-duh').
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Origin LowWelsh, Germanic
MeaningOf uncertain origin, variously from the Germanic is, 'ice', + waltan, 'to rule' ('ice ruler'), and Welsh, 'fair lady; she who is gazed upon'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5997 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 347

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719712025

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

Isolde is of uncertain origin, variously from the Germanic is, 'ice', + waltan, 'to rule' ('ice ruler'), and Welsh, 'fair lady; she who is gazed upon' (the tragic heroine of the medieval romance Tristan and Isolde; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ih-ZOHL-duh'; nickname Izzy).

In the U.S. it appears as a romantic vintage name. Rare, fair-lady at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Isolde is variously read 'ice ruler' (Germanic) and 'fair lady; she who is gazed upon' (Welsh) — the tragic heroine of Tristan and Isolde — lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ih-ZOHL-duh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Isolde — routes layered

Variations

IseultYseultIsolda

Nicknames

Izzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isolde mean?

Isolde is variously 'ice ruler' (Germanic) and 'fair lady; she who is gazed upon' (Welsh); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Isolde?

It's said ih-ZOHL-duh /ɪˈzoʊl.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Isolde a boy or girl name?

Isolde is a girl's name.

How popular is Isolde?

Isolde is a rare name in the U.S.

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