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Doree

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How to Pronounce Doree

Pronounced DOR-ee /ˈdΙ”r.i/Medium

Meaning: Doree is a decorative pet form of Dora, which is short for Dorothy or Theodora, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), hence 'gift of God'. The -ee spelling gives it a mid-century feminine lilt. It appears as a rare given name in American records.Medium

In 30 seconds: Doree is a pet form of Dora, tied to Dorothy and the sense 'gift of God'. It saw faint use around 1961 (said 'DOR-ee').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningDoree is a decorative pet form of Dora, which is short for Dorothy or Theodora, from Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), hence 'gift of God'. The -ee spelling gives it a mid-century feminine lilt. It appears as a rare given name in American records.
U.S. rank (1992)#12201 β†— Rising
1992 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 528

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196119151992

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

Doree is a pet form of Dora, short for Dorothy or Theodora, from Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('God'). The -ee ending marks a mid-century spelling.

It was always rare - only a few dozen girls a year around its 1961 high point - and it had faded by the early nineteen-nineties. It reads as a light, decorative form of Dora.

Did you know? Dorothy and Theodora carry the same two Greek parts, 'gift' and 'God', simply in reverse order, and Doree distills that heritage into a short, bright form.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Doree / Dora β€” Dora < Dorothy/Theodora; Greek 'gift of God'

Variations

DoraDorieDori

Nicknames

DorDodie

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Doraβ€” the base name Doree elaborates
Dorieβ€” a near-identical spelling variant
Doreenβ€” a related fuller feminine from Dora
Coraβ€” a comparable short Greek-rooted name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Doree mean?

Doree is a pet form of Dora, short for Dorothy or Theodora, meaning 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Doree?

It's said DOR-ee /ˈdΙ”r.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Doree a boy or girl name?

Doree is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Doree?

Doree has always been rare, a decorative mid-century form of Dora.

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