Isolde
ih-ZOL-duh, ee-SOL-duh
Welsh, German
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Isolde Origin and Meaning
The name Isolde is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "ice ruler".
Now that Tristan has been rediscovered, maybe it's time for his fabled lover in the Arthurian romances and Wagnerian opera, a beautiful Irish princess, to be brought back into the light as well.
This would make an artistic and romantic choice, as the medieval heroine is seen as a symbol of undying love.
In Marilyn French's novel The Women's Room, the character Isolde is nicknamed Iso. Isolde is currently a Top 500 name in the Netherlands. Variations include Iseult, Isolt, Isoud, Isolda and Yseult.
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Isolde Popularity
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Famous People Named Isolde
- Isolde KostnerItalian alpine skiier
- Isild Le BescoFrench actress
Isolde in Pop Culture
- Isoldemain character in Arthurian legend "Tristan and Isolde"
- Isolde "Izzy" Brannickmain character in Rachel Hawkins' School Spirits series
- Arlessa Isoldeminor character from the video game 'Dragon Age: Origins'