Isoud Name Meaning

The name Isoud, more commonly seen as Isolde or Iseult, is of Celtic and Irish origin. It means "ice battle" or "she who is gazed upon." It's a historical name heavily linked with literature and legend, particularly of Celtic or Arthurian origin.

Isoud (or Isolde) is most famously associated with the tragic love story of Tristan and Isolde, a tale of two star-crossed lovers which predates and likely influenced the story of Romeo and Juliet. In this legend, Isolde is a beautiful Irish princess who falls in love with Tristan, a Cornish knight, after they mistakenly drink a love potion.