What is the origin of the name Fedora?

Fedora is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Fedora?

Fedora is pronounced feh-DOR-ah.

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Fedora

feh-DOR-ah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

250

Peak Year

#17 in 1916

First Recorded

1894

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Fedora is the feminine form of the Greek name Theodore, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Fed Dora

Similar Names

Theodora Dorothea Isadora Alexandra

Personality Traits

GenerousGracefulIntelligentIndependent

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