Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Isidora.
Isadora is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from Isidora, composed of Isis (the Egyptian goddess) and doron (gift), meaning 'gift of Isis' — the goddess of fertility, motherhood, magic, and healing.
Isadora Duncan — the American pioneer of modern dance who revolutionized Western dance with her barefoot, free-spirited performances in the early 20th century — is the name's great cultural bearer. Isadora carries the spirit of artistic freedom, bold individuality, and the willingness to create entirely new forms of beauty.