Iseabail
Meaningpledged to God · Scottish Gaelic
Iseabail is a Gaelic and Scottish girl name meaning “pledged to God”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Iseabail
Iseabail is a girl name of Gaelic and Scottish origin meaning “pledged to God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Iseabail at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesScottish names
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Questions about the name Iseabail
What does the name Iseabail mean?
Iseabail means “pledged to God” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Isabella (“God is my oath”), Eliana (“my God has answered”), Elias (“my God is Yahweh”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).
What is the origin of the name Iseabail?
Iseabail is Gaelic and Scottish in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Iseabail turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Iseabail a boy or girl name?
Iseabail is a girl name.
Is Iseabail a biblical name?
Yes. Iseabail is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What names are similar to Iseabail?
If you like Iseabail, you might also like Isabella, Eliana, Elias and Elizabeth.
What should I know before naming my baby Iseabail?
Iseabail is a Gaelic and Scottish girl name meaning “pledged to God”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.