Pledged to God
Isobel is the distinctively Scottish form of Isabel, which itself is a medieval Spanish variation of Elizabeth. It shares the same Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' While less common than Isabelle or Isabella, this spelling offers a refined, slightly more austere aesthetic.
Less common today
Isobel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,661 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Scottish singer-songwriter and cellist
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Famous 17th-century Scottish woman known for her detailed folklore testimony
Christian missionary and writer
