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Isadora

American  
[iz-uh-dawr-uh, -dohr-uh] / ˌɪz əˈdɔr ə, -ˈdoʊr ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: derived from Isidor.


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Montenegro became the first Brazilian nominated in the category for her role as Isadora “Dora” Teixeira in the 1998 Walter Salles film “Central Station.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Other stars appearing in season two include Joanna Lumley as Wednesday's grandmother Hester Frump, Steve Buscemi as Nevermore principal Barry Dort, and Billie Piper as head of music Isadora Capri.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Arizona State’s Isadora Sousa hit a buzz-beating three-pointer to end a taut and hard-fought first half, giving the Sun Devils a 37-33 halftime lead.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

The Weeknd is known for songs like "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy," while Depp played Isadora Duncan in 2016's "The Dancer," which screened in Cannes' Un Certain Regard category.

From Reuters • May 22, 2023

“Those are two very cool nicknames,” said Isadora.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste