Pandora Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pandora Name at a Glance

Name	Pandora
Meaning	All-gift. In Greek mythology, Pandora's curiosity led her to open a mysterious box, thereby releasing misery and hope into the world.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Pandora Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pandora means “All-gift. In Greek mythology, Pandora's curiosity led her to open a mysterious box, thereby releasing misery and hope into the world”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pandora Name Origin

Our database records Pandora under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pandora a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pandora is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pandora

When considering Pandora for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.