MOIRA  (moy-rah)

Gender: F
Origin: Irish, Anglicized variation of MAIRI

Well-established name that has never appealed much to American ears.

Variations:
Moirah, Moyra, Moyrah, Moya, Moire, Moirae

Moira is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Moira:

• CHRISTMAS BABY NAMES: More, please!