When was Moira most popular?

The name Moira reached its peak popularity during the 1945s.

What are the origins of the name Moira Donnell?

The name Moira Donnell combines two different traditions: the first name Moira has Hebrew roots, while the surname Donnell originates from English.

Moira Donnell — 250K & 6K bearers

Moira Donnell is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Moira is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny). The surname Donnell: Surname Alison Donnell (fl. 1990s–2020s), UK academic Ben Donnell (American football) (1936–2012), American football player Bobby Donnell, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, The Practice (1997–2004) David Donnell (1939–2020), Canadian poet and writer Deborah Donnell, New Zealand and American statistician Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri Harry E. Moira is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 250K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Moira reached peak popularity in the 1945s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Moira

Meaning: fate, destiny

Hebrew

Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny).

Surname: Donnell

English

Surname Alison Donnell (fl. 1990s–2020s), UK academic Ben Donnell (American football) (1936–2012), American football player Bobby Donnell, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, The Practice (1997–2004) David Donnell (1939–2020), Canadian poet and writer Deborah Donnell, New Zealand and American statistician Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri Harry E.

Geographic Distribution

The first name Moira is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 64%

United States 26%

Australia 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Moira by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Moira Donnell

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Moira Donnell:

6

Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9

Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6

Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Moira?: The first name Moira originates from Hebrew. Scottish/Irish form of Mary or Máire, from Hebrew Miryam. Also independently from Greek moira (fate, destiny).
When was Moira most popular?: The name Moira reached its peak popularity during the 1945s.
What is the origin of the surname Donnell?: The surname Donnell originates from English. Surname Alison Donnell (fl. 1990s–2020s), UK academic Ben Donnell (American football) (1936–2012), American football player Bobby Donnell, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, The Practice (1997–2004) David Donnell (1939–2020), Canadian poet and writer Deborah Donnell, New Zealand and American statistician Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri Harry E.
What are the origins of the name Moira Donnell?: The name Moira Donnell combines two different traditions: the first name Moira has Hebrew roots, while the surname Donnell originates from English.