The nameIsadora
Isadora is the feminine of Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis". It is linked to the dancer Isadora Duncan.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Isadora comes from the Greek Isidoros, "gift of Isis", the Egyptian goddess.
Origin
Greek.
History
Isadora Duncan revolutionised dance in the early 20th century. In England and Wales the name reached 934th in 2024.
Did you know?
- The dancer Isadora Duncan died in Nice in 1927, strangled when her long scarf caught in the wheel of a car.
Famous people named Isadora
- Isadora Duncan, dancer
Popularity of the name Isadora
Isadora in the United States
Isadora was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,500 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Isadora. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Isadora in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 160 births a year.
Isadora in the United Kingdom
Isadora was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 257 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Isadora. Half of all babies named Isadora in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 34 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Isadora in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Isadora
Names from the same generation as Isadora, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isadora mean?
Isadora comes from the Greek Isidoros, "gift of Isis", the Egyptian goddess.
What is the origin of the name Isadora?
Greek.
Is Isadora a girl's or a boy's name?
Isadora is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Isadora?
In 2024, Isadora was the 1223rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 192 births.
What are the variants of the name Isadora?
Variants and related names of Isadora include Isidore.
What are good sibling names for Isadora?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elina, Ines, Lucie and Althea for a sister, Yuri, Lois, Pierre and Noam for a brother.
Who are famous people named Isadora?
Isadora Duncan, dancer.