Moira Nicholson Name Origin
/MOY-ra NICK-ol-sun/-
British (Celtic) 50%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Celtic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Moira
- Last Name: Nicholson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Moira is a name of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish name 'Maedbh' or 'Maedbh' meaning 'great' or 'noble'. Nicholson is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Nicholas', common in English and Scottish heritage.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Moira each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).