Isadora

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OK, just wondering what people make of the name Isadora/Isidora? I kind of think it's cute, gift from isis, kid could be Izzy or Sadie or Dora even..

hmm, then again maybe it sounds like I want to use Isabella but came up with this to be more original.. thus rendering the name unoriginal...

comments please

I know one. Known as Dora

OMG I love it!!! Might just have to store it for DC3!!

I thinks it's pretty, but the association with Isadora Duncan ruins it for me and I think a lot of other people feel the same way.

Maybe that's why it's not so common?

It is pretty, and the association factor will evaporate once she's here and has her own personality.

Do you like Iolanthe? It's my number one girl name if we ever have another baby [stifled sob]

Very pretty name and far less common than Isabella which is an instant advantage. However, as others have said, you have to ask yourself why it's less common.... I think the association with Isadora Duncan is inevitable. I personally wouldn't want to give my child a name that's associated with tragedy - didn't Isadora duncan lose both her children in tragic accidents as well as breaking her neck in the scarf in the car axle accident...I mean, a life can hardly be more tragic can it?

Love it. Totally untroubled by the associations.

Gorgeous name.

I wouldn't worry about the tragic Isadora Duncan. Nobody will think of her once you've named your DD. Your DD will become the Isadora, iyswim.

i don't get why people see it as a negative that there are connotations to Isadora Duncan, who i've always considered to be an inspiration as a woman and a visionary of modern dance? ok, she died tragically but it's saying something that her legend lives on after a century.

go for it. love the Sadie nickname too.

I'm with janeite and mrsmattie.

Gorgeous name but makes me think of Duncan too. It depends whether that bothers you or not.