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Greek
"gift of Isis"
For a long time, Isadora has been overlooked in favor of Isabella, owing perhaps to its association with the tragic modern dancer, Isadora Duncan, or because parents would rather their daughter be a…
Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
Isabel, Theodore, and Isadora are back: could it now be time for a more widespread revival of Isidore? Yet to see any big moves up the charts, Isidore was given to more than 30 boys in a recent year:…
Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian variation of Isadora, Greek
The Isidora spelling, though equally legitimate, is about 90 percent less common than Isadora.
Variation of Isidore, Greek
A classic variation of the name Isidore, both Isadore and Isidore were equally popular at their peak in the 1910s. They were historically used among Jewish families — Isidore and Isadore were often…
German and Russian variation of Isidore
Isidore and variants are remarkably underused and ripe for revival, a la Theodore and company.
Russian diminutive of Isaak and Isidor
"laughter; gift of Isis"
Izya is a unisex Russian nickname, used for Isaak and Isidore for boys, and for Isabel and Isidora for girls. Unlike other Russian nicknames (Sasha, Anya, Sonya), this has not caught on…
Russian diminutive of Isabel or Isidora
"pledged to God; gift of Isis"
A unisex Russian short form, used for Isidor, Isaac, Isidora, and Isabel, this has yet to catch on internationally in the same way Tanya, Sonya, or Sasha have.
Polish, from Greek
The Polish form of Isidore, with a cool Z sound.
Spanish; Portuguese; Italian, from Greek
While Isidore feels bookish and stern, Isidoro has a more romantic sound, with its handsome -o ending.