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Dorella

dor-EL-ah

Dorella is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A diminutive of Dora or a combination of Dora and Ella, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek) or "torch" (from Greek) with "all" or "other" (Germanic).”, and peaked in popularity in 1952.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Dorella Means

A diminutive of Dora or a combination of Dora and Ella, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek) or "torch" (from Greek) with "all" or "other" (Germanic).

The Story of Dorella

Imagine a name that sounds like a gentle melody, a spark of brightness gifted from above.

Dorella, first recorded in 1918, likely stems from Greek roots meaning 'gift of God' or 'torch,' possibly combined with a softening suffix. It shone brightly in the mid-twentieth century, peaking in 1952.

This name captures the gentle and kind spirit you feel in your daughter, a bright presence full of compassion. You see a child who will light up your world with her compassionate nature.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

GentleKindBrightCompassionate

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Peak Year

#8 in 1952

Total Births

80

First Recorded

1918

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