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Delores
Pronounced deh-LOR-iss /dɛˈlɔr.ɪs/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Dolores, from the Spanish title Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows' (from the Latin dolor, 'sorrow')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Delores is a spelling of Dolores, from the Spanish title Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows' (from the Latin dolor, 'sorrow'). A classic, vintage name (said 'deh-LOR-iss').
In the U.S. it appears rarely today, more common mid-century. Rare, of-the-sorrows at the root, and vintage.
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What does the name Delores mean?
Delores is a spelling of Dolores, 'sorrows' from the Spanish 'Mary of the Sorrows' (from the Latin dolor).
How do you pronounce Delores?
It's said deh-LOR-iss /dɛˈlɔr.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Delores a boy or girl name?
Delores is a girl's name.
How popular is Delores?
Delores is a rare name in the U.S. today.