Iseult
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Iseult is a Germanic name meaning “ice battle”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.96% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Iseult
Iseult is a name of Germanic origin of uncertain primary etymology, often associated with the Old High German elements 'is', meaning ice, and 'hiltja', meaning battle. The name is most prominently established through the medieval legend of Isolde, a central figure in Arthurian romance. The name gained enduring cultural resonance through its association with the tragic narrative of Tristan and Iseult. Its historical presence is heavily defined by its role in European literature and mythological storytelling.
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Gender Usage of the Name Iseult
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Iseult is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Iseult
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Iseult is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.7K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 398K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Iseult was last recorded at #865 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2024) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #271 in 1972. Its lowest recorded position was #1,238 in 2009. Over the last 5 years (2019–2024) the name rose 303 places (from #1,168 to #865).
Name StyleMethodology
Iseult is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 41% of available years and remains active today, averaging 402 births per year after a historical peak in 2003.Characteristics of the Name Iseult
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- I — Girl Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- t — Girl Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Iseult utilizes two syllables that culminate in a hard consonant cluster. Its central role in the medieval legend of Tristan and Iseult places the name within an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Iseult
Middle name suggestions for IseultMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Iseult is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Iseult Moore · Iseult Mills · Iseult Marsh · Iseult Marks · Iseult Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Iseult
Sound Like Iseult Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Isolde · Isolda
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Iseult Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Margaret · Janet · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Iseult”
Dictionary Meaning of "Iseult"Methodology
A female given name from the Germanic languages
Examples
- Just as he finished, the daughter came in, Iseult. A name out of the past, a darkly Celtic presence: jet-black hair, the same as Minogue had had, tall.
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Iseult has 17 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Iseult in ASL
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