Idell
i-de-ll
US Popularity:9725
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Unused, uncultivated land; Bountiful lord
A form of a centuries-old surname of Old English and Scottish origin, Idell is a lyrical choice favored for girls. This uplifting title likely derives from the place name Idle in Yorkshire, borne by people who came from or lived there. As a topographic name, Idle described an area of unused or uncultivated land, giving Idell a wild and rustic flair. Idell may also be a respelling of the Scottish Ydel or Ithell, meaning “bountiful lord,” lending quite the auspicious undertone to this already eloquent name.
Idell Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1981
#14878
in 1981
+ 40
from 1975
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