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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: One who is gazed at; Ice battle; Iron ruler, iron battle

A true sight to behold, baby deserves a name as admirable as they are. That’s where Isold comes in, a feminine name whose roots are woven throughout German and Welsh origins. The Germanic spelling of Iseult, Isold is believed to stem from the Welsh Esyllt, meaning “one who is gazed at” for their ethereal levels of beauty. It may also be a respelling of the German Ishild or Iswalde, which are translated as “ice battle,” “iron battle,” and “iron ruler.” A variant of Isolde, which sometimes emphasizes the “uh” sound at the end, Isold drops the vowel for transparency on how you want its rhythm to dance. Lovely alternatives like Yseult, Isotta, Eseld, and Izolda exist, but there’s something about Isold’s simplicity that helps it stand out.