Icel
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Icel
The given name 'Icel' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as a variant of 'Isel' or 'Isolde,' meaning "ice ruler" or "cold battle" from Old High German *īs* ("ice") and *waltan* ("to rule") or *hiltja* ("battle").
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Etymology
The given name 'Icel' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as a variant of 'Isel' or 'Isolde,' meaning "ice ruler" or "cold battle" from Old High German *īs* ("ice") and *waltan* ("to rule") or *hiltja* ("battle"). It is used primarily in modern English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious or historical associations, though it may appear as a rare given name in fantasy or literary contexts.
Icel currently ranks #7,796 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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