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Izzy

IH-zee

Izzy (name) means an informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore. Example: “Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella.”

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An informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore.

"Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella."

How to Use Izzy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA friendly nickname that can stand in for a range of longer names starting with "Is-."

Easily confused with

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Word Forms

Izzies plural, Izzies plural

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Etymology

Formed from the "Iz-" sound shared by names like Isabel, Isaac, and Israel, plus the affectionate -y ending.

Rhymes for Izzy

fizzy dizzy Lizzy tizzy Kizzy frizzy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Izzy” mean?

The word “Izzy” means an informal short form of several names, including Isabel, Isabella, Isaac, Israel, and Isidore. In plain terms, a friendly nickname that can stand in for a range of longer names starting with "Is-.".

How do you pronounce “Izzy”?

“Izzy” is pronounced IH-zee (/ˈɪzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Izzy” in a sentence?

Here is “Izzy” used in a sentence: “Her friends have always called her Izzy instead of Isabella.”

What part of speech is “Izzy”?

“Izzy” is a name.