Adore
Pronunciation: [ uhd-AWR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Adore first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 60 babies have been named Adore in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adore is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,872 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,872
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Adore
Adore is a boy name .
Is Adore a boy or girl name? Adore is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,872 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,650. Adore is more commonly used as a girl name.
Adore is currently ranked #9,872 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adore include Ado, Ady, Adie, and Adokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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