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Dori

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Pronounced DOR-ee /ˈdɔr.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Dorothy/Doris — from the Greek, variously 'a gift of God' (Dorothy) and 'of the sea/the Dorians' (Doris); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Dori is a pet form of Dorothy. Sweet, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Dorothy/Doris — from the Greek, variously 'a gift of God' (Dorothy) and 'of the sea/the Dorians' (Doris); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8554 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,935

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119462024

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

Dori is a pet form of Dorothy/Doris — from the Greek, variously 'a gift of God' (Dorothy) and 'of the sea/the Dorians' (Doris; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'DOR-ee').

In the U.S. and Israel it appears as a pet form. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dorothy means 'a gift of God' in Greek; Doris means 'of the sea' — Dori is a sweet pet form of these, modern and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dorothy — routes layered

Variations

DoryDoreeDorit

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dori mean?

Dori is a pet form of Dorothy/Doris — Greek, variously 'a gift of God' and 'of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dori?

It's said DOR-ee /ˈdɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dori a boy or girl name?

Dori is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Dori?

Dori is a very rare name in the U.S.

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