Isolde
ih-ZOL-duh, ee-SOL-duh
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"Isolde Origin and Meaning
The name Isolde is 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.
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.
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'