Isidro

Isidro is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish form of Isidore/Isidorus, derived from the Greek Isidoros, meaning “gift of Isis,” the ancient Egyptian goddess. The name entered Christian usage in late antiquity and remained common in Spain and in many Spanish-speaking regions.

Religious associations are central to the name’s history. Saint Isidore of Seville (c. 560–636) was an influential archbishop of Seville and a scholar whose work Etymologiae helped shape medieval knowledge. His feast day is April 4. Another well-known bearer is Saint Isidro Labrador (Isidro the Farmer), venerated in Spain as the patron saint of farmers; his feast day is May 15, and he is closely associated with Madrid through popular legend and devotion.

In contemporary usage, Isidro remains common as a given name in Spain and Latin America. It also appears as a surname in some cultures. Variants include Isidore in English, Isidoro in Italian and Spanish, and Isidor in German. Diminutive forms such as Isi are used in informal contexts. The name is also reflected in various place names and religious sites dedicated to Saint Isidro, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, underscoring the historical influence of the saints who bear it.