ISABELLE  

Gender: F
Origin: French variation of ISABEL
Meaning: "pledged to God"

Popularity in 2008: #93

Isabelle and all her beautiful sisters have risen quickly through the ranks over the past decade or so to dominate their mother name, Elizabeth. It's a name about which everything is lovely, except how many other little Isabelles you'll meet.

Isabelle is being discussed in our message boards:

• Middle Names for either CLAIRE or ABIGAIL
• narrowing my list...need help
• I would love to know what you think
• Back to the drawing board, Sophie???
• Three names, totally different styles- vote for your fave!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Isabelle:

• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• ELIZABETH: The Name That Has Everything?