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    Dory

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dory

    Dory

    Girl
    french
    2 syllables

    Dory is a french girl's name meaning "A French name meaning blonde or gift of God. It is often used as a pet name for Dorothy or Doris.".

    Parents who choose Dory pick a girl name from the french tradition, meaning "A French name meaning blonde or gift of God. It is often used as a pet name for Dorothy or Doris.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    french
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A French name meaning blonde or gift of God. It is often used as a pet name for Dorothy or Doris.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Dory

    Very rare in US records

    What does Dory mean?

    Dory is a girl name of french origin meaning "A French name meaning blonde or gift of God. It is often used as a pet name for Dorothy or Doris.".

    Is Dory a rare name?

    Yes. Dory does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Dory

    AndreRemyAntoineMarcelPierreSebastien

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    Names with a similar meaning to Dory

    Dory means "A French name meaning blonde or gift of God. It is often used as a pet name for Dorothy or Doris." — these names share that spirit.

    • Matthew — "Gift of God" (hebrew)
    • Mateo — "Gift of God" (spanish)
    • Jasmine — "Gift from God; jasmine flower" (persian)

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