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Moira

MOY-ruh

Popularity

#1901

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

7,847

Peak Year

#144 in 1963

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name derived from the Gaelic word 'Muirne', meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'.

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MoMoy

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Moira Shearer

    British ballerina and actress.

Nicknames

MoMoy

Spelling Variations

MyraMaura

Similar Names

AislingSaoirseNiamhFiona

Personality Traits

GentleKindCreativeMysterious

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