The baby name Idony is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ih-DOH-nee,ee-DOH-nee,/ɪˈdoʊni/.
Idony is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Idony is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ih-DOH-nee,ee-DOH-nee,/ɪˈdoʊni/.
Idony is Norse in Origin.
Idony is a medieval English and Anglo-Norman name from Latin Idonea, feminine of idoneus “fit, suitable.” It entered English via Old French Idoine/Ydoine. Recorded spellings include Idony, Idonia, and Idona in Middle English; Idonea in Latin records; and Idoine/Idoine in French. Related variants are Idonie and Idonia; Iduna/Idunn are separate Norse names.
Attested across 12th–14th‑century charters and romances in England and northern France, the name was borne by figures such as Idonea de Vipont (13th c.). Usage faded after the late Middle Ages, with occasional modern revival for its spare sound and historical charm. The core meaning remains “fit, appropriate.” Despite occasional confusion with the Norse Iðunn, medieval English Idony derives from Latin, not Old Norse.
Idony is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 4 times, across 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
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