A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'good gift.' Also refers to the mythological sea nymph, one of the Nereids.
From ancient Greek eu- (good, well) + doron (gift), literally meaning 'good gift' or 'generous gift.' In Greek mythology, Eudora was one of the fifty Nereids, sea nymphs who were daughters of Nereus.
Eudora Welty, the famous American author, carried a name that perfectly embodied her literary gifts - 'good gift' indeed! The mythological Eudora was known for calm seas and favorable winds, making this name symbolically associated with bringing peace and good fortune.
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