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Doretta

dor-ET-uh

Popularity

#15867

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,597

Peak Year

#107 in 1953

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A diminutive of Dora, meaning 'gift of God,' and related to Dorothy. Also possibly derived from the Greek 'doron' meaning gift.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Doretta Morrow

    American actress and singer in musical theatre.

  • Doretta Davanzo Poli

    Italian art historian and costume designer.

Nicknames

DoriEttaDot

Spelling Variations

DoritaDoreteDorith

Similar Names

DorotheaDoraLorettaHenrietta

Personality Traits

CharmingGracefulKindOptimistic

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