Isadore is a baby boy’s name of French and English origin that means “gift of Isis”. Isadore is a vintage classic name that was popular from 1900 to 1936. It hasn’t made a comeback alongside other vintage names but it deserves another look.
Meaning of the name Isadore:
French, English: gift of Isis
Origin of the name Isadore:
Isadore is a baby boy’s name of English and French origin. It means “gift of Isis” and comes from the name of the Egyptian deity Isis.
Symbolism of the name Isadore:
Isadore means “gift of Isis”. Isis is an Egyptian goddess of the sky and nature, the wife of Osiris, and the mother of Horus.
Style of the name Isadore:
traditional
Gender of the name Isadore:
Isadore is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Isadore:
IZ-ə-dawr (English), EE-ZEE-DAWR (French)
Number of syllables in the name Isadore:
three
Emotion evoked from the name Isadore:
Isadore evokes feelings of refinement and generosity.
Alternative spellings for the name Isadore:
Isidore, Isador
Nicknames for the name Isadore:
- Dor
- Dori
- Issy
- Izzy
- Sade
- Sadi
Popularity of the name Isadore:
According to the Social Security Administration, Isadore is a popular baby boy’s name. Isadore was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1900 to 1936. It peaked at #274 in 1913.
Related names for the name Isadore:
Great middle names for the name Isadore and their meanings:
- Everett (brave as a wild boar)
- Lucas (man from Lucania)
- Rhys (ardor)
- Enzo (estate ruler)
- Ronan (little seal)
- Tobias (God is good)
- James (supplanter)
- Cassius (hollow)
Famous people with the name Isadore:
- Isadore Manuel Singer (American mathematician)
- Isadore Gilbert Mudge (American librarian)
- Isadore Perlman (American nuclear chemist)
- Isadore Sharp (Canadian entrepreneur)
- Isadore Frelang (American animator)
Isadore in popular culture:
- Isadore (athletic clothing brand)
- Isadore (literature, “Cursebreakers” series by Brigid Kemmerer)
- Isadore (literature, “Fablehaven” series by Brandon Mull)
- Isadore Kelly (video games, “BattleTech”)
- Isadore (comics, “Caper”)