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Isadora

Quick answerThe name Isadora means "gift of Isis," derived from the Greek elements *Isis* (the Egyptian goddess) and *dōron* (gift).

English · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,265
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables4
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish, Portuguese
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#239

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Isadora

The name Isadora means "gift of Isis," derived from the Greek elements *Isis* (the Egyptian goddess) and *dōron* (gift).

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Etymology

The name Isadora means "gift of Isis," derived from the Greek elements *Isis* (the Egyptian goddess) and *dōron* (gift). It is primarily used in Western cultures, notably in Greece and among English-speaking populations, and gained historical prominence through the pioneering modern dancer Isadora Duncan (1877–1927).

Isadora currently ranks #1,265 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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