Moira
MOY-rah · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Irish Gaelic / Greek ◈ 2 syllables
"Fate, destiny, great one"

From Irish Gaelic / Greek

Moira means destiny or fate — from the Greek Moirai, the three Fates who spin, measure, and cut the thread of every life. Schitt's Creek's Moira Rose is one of TV's most iconic comedic characters — maximum wig collection. Moira is also the Irish form of Mary. Two syllables of the three Fates, Schitt's-Creek maximum comedy, and the Irish Mary who controls destiny.

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Moira at a glance
MeaningFate, destiny, great one
OriginIrish Gaelic / Greek
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1768
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Why parents love Moira
  • The Moirai are the three Fates — spin, measure, cut life's thread.
  • Schitt's Creek's Moira Rose is TV's most iconic comedy.
  • Moira is also the Irish form of Mary.
  • Two syllables with a strong, mythological sound: MOY-rah.
  • The meaning destiny/fate is the most powerful.
The vibe of Moira
destinyfateGreekMoiraithree FatesSchitt's CreekRosewigsIrish Marythread
Origin & history of Moira
Greek Moirai (the Fates) or Irish Mary Moira
1
Irish Gaelic / Greek roots
Moira comes from the Greek Moirai — the three Fates who control every life's thread. Schitt's Creek's Moira Rose is TV's most iconic comedic character. Also the Irish Mary.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek mythology; Schitt's Creek (2015).
3
Today
Moira remains a beloved choice, ranking #1768 in the US. 7,847 babies have been named Moira since 1913.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Moira?
1963 peak year
Today, Moira is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1768), with only about 118 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1963, 144 babies were given the name (ranked #877 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Moira's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 7,847 babies have been registered as Moira since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
144 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #877)
118 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,180 Total registrations
last 10 years
7,847 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,768) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Moira
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Moira's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — fate-seeking. People named Moira tend to be mythological, iconic, and gifted at controlling destiny while wearing the most wigs.

Controls destiny most wigs
Three-Fates
Schitt's-Creek
Irish-Mary
Thread-of-life
M4
O6
I9
R9
A1
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
Personality of Moira
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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