Isadora

At a Glance: Name: Isadora – Meaning: gift of the goddess Isis – Origin: Greek (variant of Isidora) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: iz-uh-DOR-uh

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Isadora is a Greek name, a variant of Isidora, with a meaning of "gift of the goddess Isis." It's pronounced iz-uh-DOR-uh, and it has a romantic, storybook style — an ornate, old-world pick rather than a modern invention. If you're considering it, you're looking at a name with a specific mythological root behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Isadora

Meaning: Gift of the goddess isis.

Origin: Greek (variant of Isidora).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Isadora

Phonetic: iz-uh-DOR-uh   IPA: /ɪzəˈdɔːrə/

Popularity of Isadora

Isadora hit its U.S. peak popularity at #654 back in 1882, when only 9 baby girls got the name — by 2024 it ranked lower at #1223, but 192 babies were named Isadora that year, meaning far more girls carry the name today than at its historic peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Isadora mean?

Gift of the goddess isis. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isadora)

How do you pronounce Isadora?

Isadora is pronounced iz-uh-DOR-uh (IPA: /ɪzəˈdɔːrə/).

Is Isadora a popular name right now?

Isadora peaked at #654 in 1882 and is ranked #1223 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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