The baby name Moire is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOY-ra,MOE-ra (less common),mwahr (as in French 'moiré', rare for the name).
Moire is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Moire is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOY-ra,MOE-ra (less common),mwahr (as in French 'moiré', rare for the name).
Moire is Irish in Origin.
Moire is a rare feminine name usually treated as a streamlined spelling of Moira, the Anglicized form of Irish Máire, from Hebrew Miryam (Mary). The meaning of Miryam is debated; common glosses include beloved, wished‑for child, and the medieval star of the sea. Although visually reminiscent of the French textile term moiré, the name’s roots are Gaelic, not French.
Use is sporadic from the late 20th century, chiefly in Irish- and Scottish‑heritage communities and the wider diaspora. Variants and cognates include Máire, Moira, Moyra, Maura, Mary, and Scottish Gaelic Màiri, with nicknames like Mo or Moya. As a modern spelling, Moire appeals for its sleek look while preserving the longstanding Mary/Máire tradition.
Moire is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 8 recorded uses of it, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Moire is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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