Gender: Female
Isobel Gowdie was a Scottish woman who confessed to witchcraft at Auldearn near Nairn during 1662. Scant information is available about her age or life and, although she was probably executed in line with the usual practice, it is uncertain whether this was the case or if she was allowed to return to the obscurity of her former life as a cottar’s wife. Her detailed testimony, apparently achieved without the use of violent torture, provides one of the most comprehensive insights into European witchcraft folklore at the end of the era of witch-hunts.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name Isobel Gowdie, Isobel means Scottish Form of Isabel Consecrated to God, Pledged to God, God's Promise, God is My Oath, Variant of Elizabeth.
The name Isobel Gowdie is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Isobel is commonly found in United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, and 46 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Isobel is recorded 2,887 times globally, ranking it as the 15,479th most common name worldwide.
Isobel is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 2,081 occurrences, making it the 681th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Isobel is found among 1 in every 263 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #681 | 1 : 263 |
| South Africa | #5,905 | 1 : 10,285 |
| Ireland | #804 | 1 : 467 |
| United States of America | #13,605 | 1 : 13,401 |
| Canada | #6,627 | 1 : 7,217 |
| Italy | #22,195 | 1 : 31,960 |
| France | #24,676 | 1 : 43,466 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Isobel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Isobel Gowdie was a Scottish woman who confessed to witchcraft at Auldearn near Nairn during 1662. Scant information is available about her age or life and, although she was probably executed in line with the usual practice, it is uncertain whether this was the case or if she was allowed to return to the obscurity of her former life as a cottar’s wife. Her detailed testimony, apparently achieved without the use of violent torture, provides one of the most comprehensive insights into European witchcraft folklore at the end of the era of witch-hunts.
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