Fedora

Q: What is the origin of Fedora?

Fedora is of Russian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Fedora?

According to the latest SSA data, Fedora is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Fedora a girl name?

Fedora is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Feminine form of Theodoros traditions, meaning gift of God, known in Eastern European and Orthodox contexts.

Themes:orthodoxclassictheophoricfeminine

Biblical Unique Rare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Fedora

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Fedora did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Fedora Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Fedora.

8 ideas

fedo

Nickname

fedy

Nickname

dora

Nickname

dory

Nickname

oray

Nickname

fie

Nickname

Similar Names to Fedora

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94

|Hebrew

female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282

|Greek

female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141

|Hebrew

female

Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185

|Greek

female

Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

#32

|Hebrew

female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191

|Hebrew

female

Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

#506

|Greek

female

Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649

|Hebrew

female

Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

#399

|Greek

female

Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

#221

|Greek

Baby Name Lists That Include Fedora

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Fedora, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

23 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Fedora mean?

Fedora means "Gift of God". Feminine form of Theodoros traditions, meaning gift of God, known in Eastern European and Orthodox contexts.

What is the origin of Fedora?

Fedora is of Russian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Fedora?

According to the latest SSA data, Fedora is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Fedora a girl name?

Fedora is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Fedora?

Popular nicknames for Fedora include fedo, fedy, dora, dory, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Fedora?

There are many names similar to Fedora in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginRussian, Greek

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withF

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aleksey Alexey Aleksei Artyom Anikin

Sisters

Alesha Anushka Anoushka Annya Alyona

Explore More Girl Names Like Fedora

Fedora has Russian roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Russian baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Fedora appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Biblical Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Classic Greek Baby Names and Names That Mean The Sun for Boys and Girls.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Fedora pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Fedora beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.