Dora
DOHR-uh
Popularity
#2602
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
106,399
Peak Year
#2,031 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Dorothy or Theodora, meaning 'gift of God' (from Greek *doron* 'gift' + *theos* 'god').
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Dora Maar
French photographer, painter, and poet
Dora Bakoyannis
Greek politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs
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