Adore

♀ Girl

Pronounced uh-DOR /əˈdɔɹ/Medium

Meaning: From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); used as a modern virtue/word name.Low

In 30 seconds: Adore is a modern virtue or word name taken straight from the English verb, which reaches back through Old French to the Latin adorare, 'to worship'.

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Origin MediumModern American, English

MeaningFrom the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); used as a modern virtue/word name.

U.S. rank (2025)#1777 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births113 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adore is used as a contemporary word name, drawn from the English verb meaning to love deeply. Its lineage runs through Old French from the Latin adorare, 'to worship' or 'to pray to', so its roots carry a note of devotion. As a name it turns that everyday feeling of cherishing into something to be called.

Like other word names, its meaning is transparent and worn on the surface rather than hidden in an old language. The soft two-syllable sound gives it a tender, affectionate quality.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Adore is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Adore — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Adore Delano (1989-)
American drag performer and singer from RuPaul's Drag Race

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adore mean?

Adore is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Adore?

It's commonly said uh-DOR /əˈdɔɹ/.

Is Adore a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Adore is used as a girl name.

How popular is Adore?

In 2024, Adore ranked #1643 in the U.S. for girls, with 125 births recorded.