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Isidor

IZ-ih-dor

Isidor is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of Isidore, a Greek name meaning 'gift of Isis' (an Egyptian goddess). It conveys a sense of divine favor.”. It currently ranks #9316 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1914.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Isidor Means

A variant of Isidore, a Greek name meaning 'gift of Isis' (an Egyptian goddess). It conveys a sense of divine favor.

The Story of Isidor

This name carries the ancient gift of a goddess, a profound offering from the divine.

Isidor draws from the Greek 'Doron,' meaning gift, and 'Isis,' the venerated Egyptian goddess. It conveys the deeply held belief that the bearer is a divine offering, a precious gift from the heavens.

For your son, Isidor suggests a mind filled with wisdom and a serene, intelligent spirit. You imagine him as a learned soul, one who approaches the world with a calm, perceptive understanding.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Isidore of Seville

    7th-century scholar and saint.

Personality Traits

WiseLearnedIntelligentCalm

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Peak Year

#24 in 1914

Total Births

411

First Recorded

1883

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