Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “gift of Isis”
Best Nicknames:
Dore, Dory, Issy, Izzy
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Isador, Isadore, Isidor, Isidoro, Isidorus,
Isidro, Izidor, Izydor, Ysidro
Isidore Book Quotes:
“When Isidore leaves the shop, the Gentleman is nowhere
to be seen.” Quantum Thief (2011)
“Isidore lived close to Smithfield meat market and he liked it
there, something Gabriel did not understand.”
Season of the Witch (2008)
Famous people named Isidore or its variations
1. Isidore Isou (1925-2007), Romanian-born French poet, film
critic, visual artist; born Ioan-Isidor Goldstein
2. Isidore de Lara (1858-1935), English singer, composer
born Isidore Cohen
3. Isidor Straus (1845-1912), German born co-owner of Macy’s
one of 1,517 victims who died in the RMS Titanic disaster
Isidore Middle Names
Isidore Abner
Isidore Carl
Isidore DeWitt
Isidore Morris
Isidore Nathan