Isidor

The first name Isidor is male and means 'gift of (the goddess) Isis.' Its roots lie in the ancient Greek name Isidoros, which is composed of the elements Isis, the name of the fertile goddess from ancient Egypt, and doron, the ancient Greek word for 'gift.'

What does the name Isidor mean?

Isidor is a male first name that carries the meaning 'gift of (the goddess) Isis.' This name derives from the ancient Greek Isidoros, which is composed of the elements Isis, the name of the Egyptian goddess of fertility, and doron, the ancient Greek word for 'gift.' Various forms of the name can be found in other languages, including Isidorus and Isidorius (Latin), Isidore (English, French), Isidoro (Italian, Spanish), Isidro (Spanish), and Izydor (Polish). The feminine variant of Isidor is Isidora. Saints with this name include: Isidor of Chios (martyr and patron of Venice, Chios, and sailors), Isidor of Scete (hermit in the Scetes desert), Isidor of Alexandria (priest), Isidor of Pelusium (monk), Isidor of Seville (archbishop and church father, also known as the patron of the internet and national saint of Spain), Isidor of Madrid (farmer and patron of Madrid, farmers, as well as for rain and good harvest), and Isidor of Tver ('fool for Christ's sake' and miracle worker, patron of sailors).

Where does the name Isidor come from?

The name Isidor has Ancient Greek roots and means 'gift of (the goddess) Isis.' Its components consist of Isis, the name of an Egyptian goddess, and doron, which means 'gift' in Ancient Greek. The name is found in various languages, including Old German and Austrian.

How do you pronounce Isidor?

The pronunciation of Isidor is melodic and three syllables. It is usually pronounced 'I-si-dor' [ˈiːziːdoːʁ], alternating between bright I sounds and a darker O. The R at the end is either rolled or pronounced gutturally, giving the name emphasis. Isidor exudes a classic and dignified sound – it feels resonant, calm, and tradition-conscious.

When is the name day of Isidor?

The name day of Isidor is celebrated on April 4 (for Isidor of Seville) and May 15 (for Isidor of Madrid).

Popularity

In Germany, Isidor is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 1,891st. Over the past ten years, Isidor has been used as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,010th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,921st.

Nicknames & pet names

Dore / Isi / Isy

Famous people

• Georges-Fernand-Isidor Widal (French physicist)
• Isidor Ascheim (German artist)
• Isidor Bajic (composer from Serbia)
• Isidor Barndt (German poet)
• Isidor Behrends (founder of the Swedish sports club AIK 1891)
• Isidor Bush (publisher from the USA)
• Isidor Dannström (Swedish composer)
• Isidor Fröhlich (Hungarian physicist)
• Isidor Gansl (football player from Hungary)
• Isidor H. Groß (Austrian theater actor)
• Isidor Hopfner (Austrian poet)
• Isidor Isaac Rabi (American physicist)
• Isidor Kaufmann (painter from Austria)
• Isidor Kirshenbaum (American chemist)
• Isidor Kracauer (German historian)
• Isidor Lucien Ducasse (French writer)
• Isidor Markowitsch Annenski (Russian film director)
• Isidor Natanson (American mathematician)
• Isidor Niflot (American wrestler)
• Isidor Pawlowitsch Natanson (Russian mathematician)