Dory

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Dory is derived from the Greek word "Doron," which means "gift." In English, it's a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which means "gift of God."
Pronunciation
DAWR-ee
DOH-ree
Popularity
Dory is not a very popular name in the world, ranking in at #6,721 in the United States. However, it has gained more popularity in recent years thanks to the popularity of the "Finding Nemo" movies.

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Cartoon of Dory

Dory Name meanings & History

The name Dory is derived from the Greek word "Doron," which means "gift." In English, it's a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which means "gift of God.". Diminutive of Dorothy or Doris. This is the name of a fish in the animated film Finding Nemo (2003). Dory is used as a first name or a nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Dory: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dory:

D: Demanding,Dutiful,Doting,Daddy,Determined,Domestic

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Dory is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Dory (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) familiar forms of Dora, Doria, Doris, Dorothy.

Other Forms: Dore, Dorey, Dorie, Dorree, Dorri, Dorrie, Dorry


3.) Dory (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Dory is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means "gift from God".


cartoon of the name Dory
Cartoon of Dory

Description: Dory is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means "gift from God". Alternate transcription of Hebrew דּוֹרִי (See Dori). Dory can be used as both a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names. It is a great choice for parents who are looking for a short and sweet name.

Famous People

Dory is a character in the popular Pixar movie Finding Nemo and its sequel, Finding Dory.

4.) Dory (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) gilded; gold hair

Other Forms: Dora, Dore, Dorie


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