Greek

Isidore

Pronounced IZ-ih-dorShare

Meaning: Gift of Isis

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Greek name joining the Egyptian goddess Isis with the word for gift. Its later use by Christians and Jewish families shows that a name’s linguistic origin does not prescribe a modern bearer’s religion.

Nicknames

  • Izzy
  • Dory

Spellings & variants

  • Isidoro
  • Isidro
  • Isidor

Famous namesakes

  • Isidore of SevilleScholar

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Isidore comes from Greek.

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