Moira

Female

Meaning

Bitter

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔɪrə/

Traits associated with the name Moira:

Dogs named Moira tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Moira?

Naming your dog Moira suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic and timeless names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of style and a love for unique and interesting names.

Is Moira a good dog name?

Moira has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Moira isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,009
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Moira is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Moira was, in the past month, the 3939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Moira is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Moira was viewed 57 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Moira's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Moira is most adored in New Hampshire, Delaware and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Georgia, Mississippi and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Moira.

Most popular breeds named Moira:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. Irish Terrier
  3. Scottish Terrier

Moira is found in these categories:

grumpy dog names
grumpy

Moira means "bitter" in Irish, perfect for a sourpuss pooch!

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "bitter" or "rebellious", popular in Scotland.

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Irish, meaning "bitter" or "great", often used in folklore.

Dog names like Moira:

Pearl
Of The Sea Or Bitter
Pearl
Mae
Goddess of song
Italian for bitter
From the book The Help
Moira dog name meaning

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