Dory
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Popularity
#9700
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,085
Peak Year
#46 in 1972
First Recorded
1919
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dory can be a short form of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God', or of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows'. It is also sometimes used as a standalone name.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Dory Previn
American singer and songwriter
Dory (Finding Nemo)
Amnesiac fish in the Disney/Pixar film
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