Isabelle

Meaning pledged to God, devoted to God
Origin French
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Is-a-belle

About Isabelle

Classic elegance defines this timeless choice, which has graced royalty, literature, and beloved family members for generations. Isabelle maintains enduring popularity because it successfully combines sophistication with approachability, never feeling stuffy or pretentious despite its aristocratic heritage. The name's length provides ample opportunity for adorable nicknames—Izzy, Belle, Bella—while the full version remains perfect for formal occasions.

Phonetically, Isabelle achieves near-perfection, with its balanced syllables and smooth vowel transitions creating a name that's genuinely pleasant to say repeatedly. It photographs beautifully on announcements and documents, with its symmetrical letters forming an aesthetically pleasing visual.

Teachers, friends, and future colleagues will never struggle with pronunciation or spelling, eliminating a common frustration associated with more unusual choices. Isabelle carries literary and cultural weight without feeling heavy, making it suitable for any personality type. This name has proven its staying power across centuries and continents, suggesting it will age gracefully alongside your daughter.

Variations of Name Isabelle

Isabella
Isabel
Izabel
Ysabel

Nicknames for Isabelle

Izzy
Belle
Bella
Isa
Bell
Isabelle

Famous People Named Isabelle

Isabelle HuppertFrench actress
Isabelle AdjaniFrench actress
Isabelle EberhardtSwiss explorer and writer
Isabelle AllendeChilean-American writer
Isabelle CaroFrench model and actress
Isabelle FuhrmanAmerican actress
Isabelle MercerCanadian singer-songwriter
Isabelle BoulayCanadian singer
Isabelle CornishAustralian actress
Isabelle DrummondBrazilian actress
Isabelle HollandAmerican author
Isabelle LucasAustralian actress
Isabelle PascoFrench actress
Isabelle SeverinoFrench gymnast
Isabelle TownsendBritish model
Isabelle Yasmine AdjaniCameroonian-French actress
Isabelle de CharrièreDutch-Swiss writer
Isabelle GélinasFrench actress
Isabelle MergaultFrench actress and director
Isabelle StengersBelgian philosopher

Characters Named Isabelle

Isabelle "Izzy" LightwoodThe Mortal Instruments
Isabelle CrawleyDownton Abbey
Isabelle TylerThe 4400
Isabelle HartleyMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
Isabelle "Belle" FrenchOnce Upon a Time
Isabelle "Izzy" SinclairBioshock Infinite
Isabelle "Izzy" PattersonCity of Heroes
Isabelle "Izzie" StevensGrey's Anatomy
Isabelle "Izzy" FuentesThe Baby-Sitters Club
Isabelle "Izzie" RedpathWaterloo Road
Isabelle "Izzie" HoylandNeighbours
Isabelle "Belle" Du JourSecret Diary of a Call Girl
Isabelle LightwoodShadowhunters
Isabelle "Izzie" CarmodyThe Power of One
Isabelle "Izzy" GrossmanCrossing Delancey
Isabelle "Belle" ScottHome and Away
Isabelle "Belle" GoldOnce Upon a Time
Isabelle "Belle" SilverSkippy the Bush Kangaroo
Isabelle "Izzy" MorenoEastEnders
Isabelle "Izzy" WilliamsTotally Spies!

Other Popular Names Beginning with I

Iman
Ira
Inara
Imani
Ishika
Inaaya
Isobel
Idy
Iva
Isra