Dolores

Pronunciation: [ d-uhl-AWR-ihs ]

Boy Name #37,351 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dolores is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-uhl-AWR-ihs.

Parents who love the name Dolores often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,351
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dol Doy Dolie Doloie

Also a Girl Name

Dolores is also used as a girl name, ranked #3167.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolores

Is Dolores a boy or girl name?

Dolores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37351. As a girl name, it is ranked #3167. Dolores is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dolores?

Dolores is pronounced d-uhl-AWR-ihs.

How popular is the name Dolores?

Dolores is currently ranked #37351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dolores?

Common nicknames for Dolores include Dol, Doy, Dolie, and Doloie.

Is Dolores a common or rare name?

Dolores is an uncommon name, ranked #37351 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dolores

Dolores is a boy name .

Is Dolores a boy or girl name? Dolores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,351 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,167. Dolores is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dolores is currently ranked #37,351 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dolores include Dol, Doy, Dolie, and Doloie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.