Isadora
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of Isis
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Isadora Name Meaning and Origin
The name Isadora is a girl’s name meaning “gift of Isis” and is of Greek origin. It is derived from the word “Isidoros” which means “gift of Isis” or “gift of the goddess”. In Greek mythology, Isis was a goddess associated with fertility, motherhood, and magic. The name survived the suppression of the worship of the Egyptian goddess Isis in the Christianized Roman Empire. Isadora is also the name of a fourth-century saint. The name Isadora is the feminine form of Isidore. Isadora is a popular name in many countries and cultures around the world, including Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. If ever there were a name to make you swoon, this is it. This exotic alternative to “Isabella” is romantic and adventurous, graceful and sophisticated. Plus, there’s some adorable nickname potential: Dora, Izzy, Isa, Iz, Dory, Sadie, Ida etc.
