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Isabelle as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Isabelle

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The baby name Isabelle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL); French: /izabɛl/ (ee-za-BEL).

Isabelle is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL); French: /izabɛl/ (ee-za-BEL)

What is the meaning of the name Isabelle ?

The baby name Isabelle is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL); French: /izabɛl/ (ee-za-BEL).

Isabelle is Hebrew in Origin.

Isabelle is the French form of Isabel, itself a medieval development of Elisabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The name moved from Hebrew through Greek and Latin into Old French and Occitan (seen in spellings like Ysabel and Isabeau), with the -elle ending reflecting French orthography; modern Isabelle thus preserves both the biblical root and a distinctly Francophone elegance.

Used in France and across Europe since the Middle Ages, it appears in records of royalty and saints, including Isabelle of Hainaut and Saint Isabelle of France; related queens named Isabella and Isabel further cemented its prestige. Variants include Isabel (Spanish/Portuguese/English), Isabella (Italian/Spanish), Isobel (Scottish), Isabell (German/Scandinavian), Ysabel/Ysabell (archaic), and Isabeau (medieval French). Common diminutives are Belle, Bella, Isa, and Izzy. In the modern era, Isabelle enjoys steady popularity in the Francophone world and the Anglosphere, buoyed by the rise of Isabella.

Isabelle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Isabelle

Isabelle Adjani Actor · Born 1955 · France Isabelle Adjani is a French actor best known for her intense performances in films like 'Possession' and 'The Story of Adele H.' She has won multiple César Awards for her work, showcasing her remarkable talent and versatility on screen. Isabelle Fuhrman Actor · Born 1997 · United States Isabelle Fuhrman is an American actor best known for her chilling role as Esther in the horror film 'Orphan'. Born in 1997, she has also appeared in 'The Hunger Games' as Clove, showcasing her versatility and talent in diverse roles. Isabelle Carré Actor · Born 1971 · France Isabelle Carré is a French actress known for her roles in films like 'Beautiful Memories' and 'Romantics Anonymous'. Born in 1971, she has charmed audiences with her performances in both dramatic and comedic roles.
Isabelle Caro Actor · Born 1980 · France Isabelle Caro was a French actress and model who became most famous for her role in raising awareness about anorexia. She appeared in a controversial anti-anorexia campaign by photographer Oliviero Toscani, which gained international attention. Her courageous public battle with the illness highlighted the harsh realities of eating disorders. Isabelle Nanty Actor · Born 1962 · France Isabelle Nanty is a French actress best known for her role in the film 'Amélie', where she played Georgette, the hypochondriac tobacconist. She has also appeared in 'The Tuche Family' series, which showcases her comedic talent. Born in 1962, Isabelle has made significant contributions to French cinema and theater. Isabelle Cornish Actor · Born 1994 · Australia Isabelle Cornish is an Australian actor best known for her role as Vicki in the TV series 'Puberty Blues'. She also appeared in the Marvel series 'Inhumans' as Crystal.

Isabelle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
BF Girls 0 #12 6 315
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
HT Girls 0 #21 3 950
LU Girls 0 #22 289 4,850
LU 0 #25 43 2,830
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
New Zealand Girls 2010 #43 74 98
CM 0 #44 12 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
Sweden Girls 2022 #66 150 1,568
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
Canada Girls 2024 #73 321 2,795
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MT Girls 0 #79 76 3,773
CN 0 #80 7 3,857
PH 0 #84 13 5,607
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
Switzerland Girls 2024 #107 29 1,786
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
Norway Girls 2025 #114 13 453
MU 0 #115 22 3,613
CY Girls 0 #119 7 3,755
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
MU Girls 0 #128 266 8,539
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
CM Girls 0 #136 839 11,671
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
United States Girls 2024 #161 1,778 8,487
PR Girls 0 #162 6 3,171
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
Belgium Girls 2017 #184 23 415
Austria 0 #198 16 850
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
AO Girls 0 #213 5 4,575
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
GR Girls 0 #226 17 6,293
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
SG 0 #229 41 11,010
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #232 14 6,592
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
PT 0 #242 9 4,161
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
Germany Girls 0 #249 1,260 4,949
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
TW Girls 0 #258 19 8,139
BR 0 #261 86 5,969
IL 0 #264 11 6,291
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
France Boys 1964 #269 4 1,067
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
Germany 0 #274 170 2,542
BR Girls 0 #275 1,642 12,708
NL 0 #276 118 2,481
DK Girls 0 #279 38 7,429
QA Girls 0 #283 34 15,378
NL Girls 0 #287 1,221 5,933
Austria Girls 0 #288 137 1,885
HR Girls 0 #289 6 3,687
Canada Boys 1994 #290 5 1,673
SG Girls 0 #304 307 18,916
MY 0 #308 23 12,352
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
CN Girls 0 #315 35 8,829
PH Girls 0 #325 66 13,098
France Girls 2021 #326 80 3,185
OM Girls 0 #327 70 15,987
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
HK 0 #334 15 8,483
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #343 9 5,378
PL Girls 0 #343 12 5,096
PT Girls 0 #348 107 7,952
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
Finland Girls 0 #362 30 1,368
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
Spain 0 #420 33 2,326
ZA 0 #428 20 14,421
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
KW Girls 0 #443 73 19,177
PA Girls 0 #447 35 9,861
PS Girls 0 #468 56 10,981
RU Girls 0 #482 17 11,913
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Girls 0 #505 28 11,342
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
AE Girls 0 #509 45 20,968
HK Girls 0 #515 101 16,104
CM Boys 0 #516 35 12,054
Finland Girls 2026 #522 261 3,895
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IL Girls 0 #529 89 11,648
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
BH 0 #534 20 17,937
GT Girls 0 #535 7 7,500
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
LB 0 #540 119 13,263
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BO Girls 0 #590 22 9,488
IT 0 #616 99 4,183
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
MY Girls 0 #739 261 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #740 247 5,561
TN 0 #741 89 13,765
IT Girls 0 #754 913 9,415
NG Girls 0 #758 29 15,093
KW Boys 0 #759 11 18,755
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
CL Girls 0 #803 49 14,098
OM Boys 0 #855 27 17,948
United States Boys 2008 #884 5 7,541
PE Girls 0 #906 38 14,861
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #919 223 25,928
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #924 36 14,742
MA 0 #969 160 20,986
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
CO Girls 0 #1,004 75 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,083 101 17,781
DZ 0 #1,099 78 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Isabelle is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Isabelle

Isabelle is predominantly a girl's name.
Isabelle is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ (iz-uh-BEL); French: /izabɛl/ (ee-za-BEL).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Isabel, Isabella, Izabella, Isobel, Ysabel and Isabela.
Across languages, Isabelle has these equivalents: Elisabeth (English/German/Dutch), Isabella (Italian), Isabel (Spanish/English), Izabela (Polish), Elisabet (Scandinavian), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Isabelle ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Isabelle ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Isabelle's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #327 in 2011 to #326 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 7 notable people named Isabelle are in our database, including Isabelle Adjani (Actor), Isabelle Fuhrman (Actor), Isabelle Carré (Actor).