Eudora is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word elements eu, meaning "good" and dōron, meaning "gift". It is written in Ancient Greek as Εὐδώρη. Eudora is a name used for three nymphs in Greek mythology. Variants in use include Eudoria and Udora.
Women L. Eudora Ashburne (c. 1887–1992), American physician Eudora Bumstead (1860–1892), American poet and hymnwriter L. Eudora Pettigrew (1928–2021), American educator Eudora Quartey-Koranteng (died 2021), Ghanaian diplomat Eudora Ramsay Richardson (1891–1973), American women's rights activist, public servant and author Eudora Hull Spalding (1867–1942), American philanthropist Eudora Welty (1909–2001), American short-story writer, novelist and photographer References