Isobel

What does the name Isobel mean?

Isobel is the Scottish spelling of Isabel, a medieval Spanish and Occitan form of Elizabeth that means "my God is an oath" or "God is abundance". It is pronounced like Isabel and has a long history in Scotland, where it was borne by queens and noblewomen. In the United States it stays in the shadow of Isabella and Isabelle: Isobel peaked at number 1664 in 2016 and ranks number 2307 in 2025.

At a glance

Gender

Girl's name

Origin

Scottish / Hebrew

Popularity

Rather rare – #2307 of the girl names in the United States

International

Isobel (Scottish / English), Isabel (Spanish / Portuguese / English), Isabelle (French), Isabella (Italian / English), Ishbel (Scottish Gaelic), Isabeau (Old French).

Similar names

• Isabel
• Isabelle
• Isabella
• Izzy
• Ishbel

Parents who love Isobel also like

• Isabel
• Isabelle
• Isabella
• Annabel
• Eloise
• Imogen