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Dorcas

DOR-kus

Popularity

#5982

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Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

7,231

Peak Year

#142 in 1923

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From the Greek, meaning 'gazelle'. Mentioned in the New Testament.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dorcas Good

    One of the youngest accused during Salem Witch Trials

Nicknames

DoraDotDottie

Similar Names

DeborahDeliaDorisPriscilla

Personality Traits

kindgenerouscompassionatehelpful

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