Isadora

Isadora is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the male name Isidoros (Isidor) through the feminine forms Isidora or Isadora. The name is commonly interpreted as meaning “gift of Isis,” combining the goddess Isis with the Greek doron, meaning gift. Variants and usage vary by language, with Isidora common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking areas and Isadora used in English and several other languages.

Notable uses of the name include Isadora Duncan (1877–1927), an American-born dancer who played a pioneering role in modern dance. The name is also associated with the 1968 biographical film Isadora, which portrays Duncan and stars Vanessa Redgrave, directed by Curtis Harrington.

In contemporary contexts, Isadora is the name of a multimedia software platform for live performance, developed by TroikaTronix, used to control video, lighting, and audio in interactive installations and stage environments.

Overall, Isadora functions as both a given name with Greek etymology and a cultural reference in film and digital media, with its variants and usage differing across languages and regions.