Find out how popular the first name Idelle has been for the last 5 years (from 1974 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Idelle by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Idelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Idelle.

The history of the first name Idelle

The name Idelle has its origins in the French language and is derived from the Germanic name Ida, which means "worker" or "prosperous one." The name was popular in medieval France and is believed to have emerged around the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Idelle can be found in the records of the Benedictine Abbey of Fontevraud in Anjou, France, where a nun named Idelle is mentioned in the 13th century. This suggests that the name was in use among the religious communities of the time.

Idelle does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its Germanic root, Ida, has been linked to the mythology of the Norse goddess Idun, who was associated with youth and immortality.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among the French nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Idelle de Riberac (1525-1590), a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.

In the 17th century, Idelle Descartes (1637-1706) was a French philosopher and mathematician, known for her work in Cartesian philosophy and her correspondence with prominent thinkers of the time, such as Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.

Another famous Idelle was Idelle de Grandville (1792-1872), a French artist and illustrator renowned for her intricate etchings and caricatures, often depicting satirical scenes of Parisian life.

In the 19th century, Idelle Bâcler d'Albe (1810-1876) was a French army officer and cartographer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and is known for his detailed maps of Europe and North Africa.

Idelle Pissarro (1828-1903) was a French Impressionist painter and the only daughter of the renowned artist Camille Pissarro. She was an accomplished artist in her own right and is known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life paintings.

Data source

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