Find out how popular the first name Isobella has been for the last 27 years (from 1996 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isobella by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Isobella is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Isobella.

The history of the first name Isobella

The name Isobella is a medieval variant of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath." It originated in Christian Europe during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name is derived from the ancient Greek form "Elisabet," which evolved into the Latin "Isabella" and eventually the French "Isabelle."

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Isobella dates back to the 13th century in England. Isobella of Angoulême, born around 1188, was the wife of King John of England. She played a significant role in the Angevin struggle for power and was noted for her defiance against the rebel barons during the First Barons' War.

In the 14th century, Isobella Butler, born around 1320, was an Irish noblewoman who became the Countess of Carrick and played a crucial role in the struggles between England and Scotland during the Scottish Wars of Independence.

During the Renaissance period, Isobella Michiel, born in 1469, was a Venetian noblewoman and the wife of Doge Leonardo Loredan. She was renowned for her beauty and her patronage of the arts, supporting artists such as Giorgione and Titian.

In the 16th century, Isobella Romola, born in 1542, was an Italian poet and scholar who was part of the Florentine Platonic Academy. She was celebrated for her literary works and her contributions to the intellectual culture of the Renaissance.

Another notable figure was Isobella Simons, born in 1599, who was one of the first Quakers in England and a prominent leader of the Religious Society of Friends. She actively promoted the Quaker faith and faced persecution for her beliefs, being imprisoned several times for her religious activities.

These examples illustrate the long and diverse history of the name Isobella, spanning different cultures, time periods, and contexts, from royalty and nobility to religious leaders and scholars.

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