Moyra
MOY-rah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
43
Peak Year
#7 in 1932
First Recorded
1916
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish form of Moira, which is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Muirgel. Muirgel means 'sea-bright' or 'sea-white'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Moyra Davey
Canadian artist known for her collages and photography.
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