Isolde

ih-ZOL-duh, ee-SOL-duh

Welsh, German

"ice ruler"

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.

Isolde Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 86 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Isolde

• 86 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Isolde

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Famous People Named Isolde

• Isolde Kostner Italian alpine skiier
• Isild Le Besco French actress

The name Isolde in Pop Culture

• Isolde main character in Arthurian legend "Tristan and Isolde"
• Isolde "Izzy" Brannick main character in Rachel Hawkins' School Spirits series
• Arlessa Isolde minor character from the video game 'Dragon Age: Origins'

International Variations of the name Isolde

• Esylit Welsh
• Isolda Spanish
• Isotta Italian