Eudora (given name)
Eudora is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word elements eu, meaning "good" and dōron, meaning "gift".[1] It is written in Ancient Greek as Εὐδώρη. Eudora is a name used for three nymphs in Greek mythology. Variants in use include Eudoria and Udora.[2]
Women
- L. Eudora Ashburne (c. 1887-1992), American physician
- Eudora Bumstead (1860-1892), American poet and hymnwriter
- L. Eudora Pettigrew (1928-2021), American educator
- Eudora Quartey-Koranteng (died 2021), Ghanaian diplomat
- Eudora Ramsay Richardson (1891-1973), American women's rights activist, public servant and author
- Eudora Welty (1909-2001), American short-story writer, novelist and photographer
References
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 94. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
- ^ Charbonneau, Karen (March 17, 2023). American Baby Girl Names: 1587-1920s. Post Falls, Idaho: A Ship's Cat Book. p. 303. ASIN B0BYTTGH3L.