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.
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.
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Earliest known use: Greek mythology; Schitt's Creek (2015).
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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
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How popular is Moira?
1963peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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