Ide

The first name Ide is a feminine form, primarily recognized in Belgium, Flanders, and France as a variant of Ida. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the worker', 'the woman', 'the virgin', or also 'the seeress', 'the seeing one'.

What does the name Ide mean?

Ide is a female first name regarded as a Belgian, Flemish, and French variant of Ida. Its literal meanings include terms like 'the worker', 'the woman', 'the virgin', as well as 'the seeress' or 'the seeing one'. The roots of the name lie in the Old Norse word ið or ídh, meaning 'the work', 'the deed', 'the activity', or 'the diligence'. Additionally, the name refers to the Old High German and Old Saxon terms itis and idis, which mean 'the woman', 'the virgin', and 'the seeress'. The name is occasionally used for boys as well, such as a variant of Ido or a derivation of Ede, which means 'the protector of the heritage'. Other variants include Iida, Ita, Itta, Itte, Itje, Itha, Idda, Idde, Idis, Iken, and Yda.

Where does the name Ide come from?

The name Ide has its roots in Old High German and Old Norse, carrying the meaning 'the seeing one'. In Old High German and Old Norse, the word ið or ídh stands for 'the work', 'the deed', 'the activity', and 'the diligence'. The Old High German and Old Saxon terms itis and idis mean 'the woman', 'the virgin', and 'the seeress'. The languages in which the name appears include Belgian, Flemish, French, and Frisian.

How do you pronounce Ide?

Ide is pronounced like 'I-de'.

When is the name day of Ide?

The name day for Ide is celebrated on September 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Ide is a well-known first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th among the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 2,475th place. Over the last ten years, Ide has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,562nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Idefix

Famous people

• Ide (educator of the young Zeus)