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Eudora

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Pronounced yoo-DOR-ah /juˈdɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek, 'a good gift; a generous gift' (eu, 'good', + doron, 'gift')Low

In 30 seconds: A good gift; a generous gift: Eudora is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-DOR-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek, 'a good gift; a generous gift' (eu, 'good', + doron, 'gift')

U.S. rank (2025)#5137 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eudora comes from the Greek, 'a good gift; a generous gift' (eu, 'good', + doron, 'gift'; made known by the writer Eudora Welty). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-DOR-ah'; nickname Dora).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage revival name. Rare, a-good-gift at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eudora means 'a good gift; a generous gift' in Greek (eu, 'good', + doron, 'gift') — a lyrical, classic name (the writer Eudora Welty; said 'yoo-DOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Eudora — Greek etymology

Variations

EudoriaDora

Nicknames

Dora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eudora mean?

Eudora is Greek for 'a good gift; a generous gift' (eu, 'good', + doron, 'gift').

How do you pronounce Eudora?

It's said yoo-DOR-ah /juˈdɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eudora a boy or girl name?

Eudora is a girl's name.

How popular is Eudora?

Eudora is a rare name in the U.S.