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Izzy

Girl name · 87 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Izzy: 87 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2021.

Izzy is most often a short form of Isabel or Isabella, which trace back through Spanish and Portuguese to the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." Famous bearers include Izzy Stradlin, the original rhythm guitarist of Guns N' Roses, and Isabella "Izzy" Bird, the intrepid 19th-century traveller and writer who became the first woman elected to the Royal Geographical Society. Though no major places are directly named after an Izzy, the name shares its root with Elizabeth, lending it a regal thread through history. In modern Scotland, Izzy has grown increasingly popular as a standalone name, especially for girls, and notably works as a friendly, gender-neutral nickname for boys named Isaac or Isidore—giving it a versatile charm that appeals to parents seeking something both traditional and fresh.