Izzy

Izzy is an English pet form and diminutive drawn from names beginning with the syllable Is-, most commonly Isabel, Isabella, Isidore, or Israel, all of which ultimately trace back to Hebrew or Greek roots. Isabel and Isabella are medieval Iberian and Italian forms of the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning my God is an oath or my God is abundance, while Isidore derives from the Greek combination of Isis and doron, meaning gift of Isis. The name gained broad independent use in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century and is now given as a standalone name as well as a nickname. Related forms include Izzie, Isa, and Belle.