Dorette
Pronunciation: [ d-er-EHT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 205 babies have been named Dorette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,529 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,529
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorette
Dorette is a girl name .
Dorette is currently ranked #67,529 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorette include Dor, Dore, Dorey, Doreie, Tte, Ttey, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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