Cornish girl name
Eseld Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eseld means fair to look upon. The Cornish form of Iseult, the heroine of the Tristan legend
Eseld is the Cornish form of Iseult, the Irish princess in the legend of Tristan and Iseult, which is set in part in Cornwall. Welsh tradition calls her Esyllt. The story of the doomed lovers is one of the most famous in Celtic and medieval literature, and the Cornish form of her name brings that romance back to its setting. Eseld is rare and striking, and it pairs well with the Cornish Tristan. The meaning is traditionally given as fair or beautiful, though its origins are uncertain.
Variants of Eseld
EsylltIseultIsolde
Eseld popularity: Ireland vs the US
Eseld does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eseld mean?
Eseld means "fair to look upon". The Cornish form of Iseult, the heroine of the Tristan legend.
How do you pronounce Eseld?
Eseld is pronounced EZ-eld.
What is the origin of Eseld?
Eseld is of Cornish origin. The Cornish form of Iseult, the heroine of the Tristan legend.