The baby name Issie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ISS-ee (IPA: /ˈɪsi/).
The baby name Issie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ISS-ee (IPA: /ˈɪsi/).
Issie is Latin, Spanish in Origin.
Issie is an affectionate English and Scottish diminutive applied to several Is- names, chiefly Isobel/Isabella (from Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath") and Isidora/Isidore (Greek Isidoros, "gift of Isis"). As a pet form it has circulated in Britain since at least the 19th century, echoing the long-standing popularity of Isobel in Scotland and Isabella across Europe; through Isidore/Isidora it can be unisex.
Modern use sees Issie both as a nickname and, increasingly, as an independent given name in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, while remaining rarer in North America. Close variants include Izzy, Izzie, Issy, and Essie; related formal names are Isobel, Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella, Isabeau, Isidora/Isidore. Because it can abbreviate more than one etymon, Issie carries layered meanings: "pledged to God" via the Elizabeth/Isabella line, or "gift of the goddess" via Isidore.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #233 | 5 | 7,146 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #936 | 16 | 5,873 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 135 | 25,928 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Issie is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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