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Origin: Greek

Meaning: gift

If the new adventurer in your life reminds you of the lovable cartoon character, the name Dora would be a thoughtful choice. This Greek name means “gift,” and it’s the shortened version of Theodora. Theodora was a Byzantine empress married to Justinian l, who helped the rights of women by prohibiting the traffic of young women and altered divorce laws to benefit women. With an interesting history and a lovely meaning, this name would be a wonderful gift to give baby.