Izzy

The name Izzy is used both as a short form and as a pet form for the female name Isabella. Isabella, in turn, is a variant of the biblical name Elizabeth, which has its origins in the ancient Hebrew name Elisheva or Elischeba.

What does the name Izzy mean?

Izzy is a name that is used for both men and women and is derived from Isabella, which is a form of the biblical name Elizabeth. Figuratively, it is attributed the meanings "God is my oath" and "God is abundance." Its roots trace back to ancient Hebrew, where the name originates from the expression ʾĕlı̂ysheba' (אֱלִישֶׁבַע). This is composed of the elements ʾēl (אֵל) for "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath," "swear," or "seven" (a number that symbolizes abundance). In the Bible, the name appears in both the Old and New Testaments, including as the name of Aaron's wife "Elisheva" in the Old Testament and as the name of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, in the New Testament. Elizabeth and its various forms are among the most common first names worldwide. Other variants include Issy and Izzie.

Where does the name Izzy come from?

The name Izzy has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means "God is my oath." It is composed of the words ʾēl (אֵל) for "God" and shéva' or shava' (שֶׁבַע) for "oath," "swear," or "seven" (symbolically for abundance). It is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Izzy?

Izzy is pronounced like 'Ih-zi'.

When is the name day of Izzy?

The name day for Izzy is celebrated on November 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Izzy is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2020, reaching 4,047th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

Isa / Iz / Iza / Izi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Izzy Alcantara (Dominican baseball player)
• Izzy Gallegos (singer from us5)
• Izzy Goldstein (Russian baseball player)
• Izzy Hoffman (American baseball player)
• Izzy Jannazzo (German boxer)
• Izzy Lang (American soccer player)
• Izzy Leon (Cuban baseball player)
• Izzy Meikle-Small (English actor)
• Izzy Molina (American baseball player)
• Izzy Orloff (photographer from Australia)
• Izzy Shne Joachim (swimmer)
• Izzy Stradlin (former Guns N' Roses guitarist)
• Izzy Tandir (German soccer player)
• Izzy Weinstock (American soccer player)