When was Moira most popular?

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

What are the origins of the name Moira Pitzer?

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

Moira Pitzer — 250K & 3K bearers

Moira Pitzer 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 Pitzer: Alexander White Pitzer (1834–1927), American Presbyterian clergyman Gys Pitzer (1939–2025), South African rugby union player Kenneth Sanborn Pitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical chemist Russell Kelly Pitzer (1878–1978), American businessman and philanthropist Russell Mosher Pitzer (1938–), American theoretical chemist William Bruce Pitzer (1917–1966), American Naval officer Pitzer College, liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, United States, named after Russell K. Pitzer Pitzer equations, thermodynamic equations named after Kenneth S. Pitzer 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: Pitzer

English

Alexander White Pitzer (1834–1927), American Presbyterian clergyman Gys Pitzer (1939–2025), South African rugby union player Kenneth Sanborn Pitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical chemist Russell Kelly Pitzer (1878–1978), American businessman and philanthropist Russell Mosher Pitzer (1938–), American theoretical chemist William Bruce Pitzer (1917–1966), American Naval officer Pitzer College, liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, United States, named after Russell K. Pitzer Pitzer equations, thermodynamic equations named after Kenneth S. Pitzer

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 Pitzer

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 Pitzer:

6

Expression Number

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

3

Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3

Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Pitzer?: The surname Pitzer originates from English. Alexander White Pitzer (1834–1927), American Presbyterian clergyman Gys Pitzer (1939–2025), South African rugby union player Kenneth Sanborn Pitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical chemist Russell Kelly Pitzer (1878–1978), American businessman and philanthropist Russell Mosher Pitzer (1938–), American theoretical chemist William Bruce Pitzer (1917–1966), American Naval officer Pitzer College, liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, United States, named after Russell K. Pitzer Pitzer equations, thermodynamic equations named after Kenneth S. Pitzer
What are the origins of the name Moira Pitzer?: The name Moira Pitzer combines two different traditions: the first name Moira has Hebrew roots, while the surname Pitzer originates from English.