Isidore

I think this name is beautiful and sounds incredible.

Although I don't love the meaning, I think the spelling and pronunciation of Isidore is beautiful. I also love its uniqueness, and I think it ages flawlessly. Overall, I think Isidore is a wonderful name.

I adore Isidore! Very romantic and regal, not pretentious at all.
I think this is my favorite spelling, but Isadore and Isidor are just as good. And I think Izzy is a great nickname for a boy! (Another nickname is also Sid, which I don’t love, but think is good).

Sounds feminine to me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

Love this name, its meaning and history. Very mystical feeling. The French pronunciation isn't even too difficult for most Americans to say either, so if we decide on the French spelling that could still be conceivable in the states.

I thought it was a girl's name...

I love love love the association with Saint Isidore the Farmer.

While I like Isabel and Isadora for girls, I can't say I'm fond of Isidore - it sounds too much like an old mans' name to me, although the nicknames Izzy and Dory might make it more usable for a child.

I think this would make a great middle name. Izzy is a cute nickname. It sounds a bit feminine, so people may mistake your son for a woman on job applications and that kind of thing. That shouldn't throw you off if you like it, though.

Cute name! Unfortunately it is not so common these days. It has a bit of a feminine sound to it but I don't mind.

Isidore is a very handsome name. Classy, cute and perfect. :-)

Man I love this name. When I pronounce it with the Norwegian word for ice ('is', pronounced with a really soft 's' like in 'hiss'.) and if I mix that with the last part of the French pronunciation, it sounds really cool. So its like 'is-a-DORE'. I think pronouncing it that way makes the name seem really strong~.
Aaarg, I have a really strange way of pronouncing things.. ignore me /blushes.

Very cool name. I can't imagine it on a baby/child though but Isidore is a very grand name!

I just discovered this name the other day while reading Charlotte Bronte's novel Villette, and I am totally in love with it. It is a highly sexy name.

One more thing: Although I think both the English and French pronunciations are beautiful, the French makes it sound sort of like "easy door." Still a great name, though.

At first I didn't like it to much, but after a while I started to like it more! This is a very CUTE name for a little boy!

I don't care for this spelling. I prefer the foreign forms Isidor and Isidoro. I also don't like the English pronunciation. The French pronunciation sounds so much better.

I adore Isidore! It is my second favorite name for a boy. It is strong and soft at the same time. Perhaps a bit pretentious but that makes me like it even more. I have problems deciding if I like Isidore or Isidor the best.

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Isidore is not a name for a girl in my opinion. Use Isadora (which I think is lovely too) instead.

One of the best (albeit lesser-used) boy names out there. *swoons*

I really like Isidora (or Isadora) for a girl, but leave just Isidore for the guys.

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I have heared that Isidore is Greek means "gift of Isis" who is an Egyptian goddess. But I like "gifted with many ideas" much better (and it fits with one of the famous bearers quite well!)

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There are two Saint Isidores.

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Saint Isidore the Farmer: Born in Madrid Spain in the 12th century. It is said that angels helped him work the fields. Patron Saint of Farmers

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Saint Isidore of Seville: A bishop of Seville in the early 600s. Wrote and encyclepedia of knowledge known as the Etymologies that was popular for 9 centuries. Helped establish a seminary in every diocese in Spain where he made sure they learned every branch of knowledge including art and medicine. Doctor of the Church.

Gosh this is a sexy name.

It's SUCH a beautiful name for a boy. I love it.