Isabel Cathey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Isabel Cathey — Latin
88K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Isabel Cathey is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Isabel is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth. The surname Cathey: Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico. Isabel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 88K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Isabel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Isabel

Latin

Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth.

Surname: Cathey

Scottish

Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Isabel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Isabel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Isabel Cathey:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Isabel?
The first name Isabel originates from Latin. Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth.
When was Isabel most popular?
The name Isabel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cathey?
The surname Cathey originates from Scottish. Cathey is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a reduced form of the surname MacCathay which is Galloway surname of uncertain origin. Morgan Cathey (born 1984), American soccer player Key Glock (born 1997 as Markeyvius LaShun Cathey), American rapper Reg E. Cathey (1958–2018), American film and television actor Cathey Peak, a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico.
What are the origins of the name Isabel Cathey?
The name Isabel Cathey combines two different traditions: the first name Isabel has Latin roots, while the surname Cathey originates from Scottish.
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