Eudora
Eudora is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “good gift, generous.” Eudora combines 'eu' (good/well) and 'doron' (gift), meaning a blessed or generous gift.
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how do you pronounce Eudora?
yoo-DOH-rah
where does the name Eudora come from?
From the Greek eu, good, and doron, gift.
In mythology, Eudora was one of the Hyades nymphs whose tears of grief for their brother became rain, connecting the name to both generosity and the nurturing rains of spring.
how popular is this name?
Eudora has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 29 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 16. It peaked at #624 in 1891, and ranked #985 in 1924.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1924 | #985 |
| 1923 | #871 |
| 1922 | #906 |
| 1921 | #905 |
| 1920 | #931 |
| 1919 | #954 |
| 1918 | #948 |
| 1915 | #979 |
| 1891 | #624 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1880 | #738 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Eudora fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Eudora
In Greek mythology Eudora was the name of three nymphs.
who are famous people named Eudora?
- Eudora Welty (Pulitzer Prize-winning American author)
- Eudora (one of the Hyades in Greek mythology)
what are the nicknames and variants of Eudora?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Eudora?
what names go well with Eudora?
Sibling names that share Eudora's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Eudora
What does the name Eudora mean?
Eudora means “good gift, generous”.
What is the origin of the name Eudora?
Eudora comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Eudoria and Udora.
How popular is the name Eudora?
Eudora ranked #985 in the US in 1924, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1891, at #624, and it has spent 29 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Eudora a boy or girl name?
Eudora is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Eudora?
Eudora is pronounced yoo-DOH-rah, with 3 syllables.
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