Dora
d(o)-ra
Popularity:
4558
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
gift
If the new adventurer in your life reminds you of the lovable cartoon character, the name Dora would be a thoughtful choice. This Greek name means “gift,” and it’s the shortened version of Theodora. Theodora was a Byzantine empress married to Justinian l who helped the rights of women by prohibiting the traffic of young women and altered divorce laws to benefit women. With an interesting history and a lovely meaning, this name would be a wonderful gift to give baby.