Dory

The first name Dory is a diminutive form of the name Dora, which itself is a short form of Dorothea. This is derived from the Ancient Greek Dorotheos (Δωρόθεος). The meaning of the name is 'the gift of God'.

What does the name Dory mean?

Dory is a feminine short form of Dora, which in turn is derived from Dorothea and traces back to the Ancient Greek name Dorotheos (Δωρόθεος). Its meaning is 'the gift of God'. The name is composed of the Ancient Greek elements dôron ‎(δῶρον), meaning 'gift' or 'present', and theós ‎(θεός), meaning 'God' or 'divine'. Dory can also be seen as a pet form of Doris. Other variants include Dorie, Dörthe, Dore, Doro, and Dolly.

Where does the name Dory come from?

The name Dory has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the gift of God'. The components consist of dôron ‎(δῶρον) for 'gift, present' and theós ‎(θεός) for 'God, divine'. The name is also used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Dory?

The pronunciation of Dory is two syllables and characterized by an open structure. It is pronounced as 'Do-ry' [ˈdɔʁi] or in English [ˈdɔːri], with the rounded o sound being prominent. The emphasis is on the first syllable. The y at the end gives the name a modern, light touch. This makes Dory sound fresh and inviting - soft, lively, and international.

When is the name day of Dory?

The name day for Dory falls on February 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Dory is a rather rare name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 2,348th. In the last ten years, Dory has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Dory ranks 8,112th.

Famous people

• Dory Chamoun (Lebanese politician)
• Dory Goldman (character from the horror film 'Pet Sematary (1989)')
• Dory Previn (American writer)