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Dora

Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uh ]

Boy Name #26,533 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dora is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#26,533
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Dora is also used as a girl name, ranked #2603.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dora

Is Dora a boy or girl name?
Dora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #26533. As a girl name, it is ranked #2603. Dora is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Dora?
Dora is pronounced d-AWR-uh.
How popular is the name Dora?
Dora is currently ranked #26533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Dora a common or rare name?
Dora is an uncommon name, ranked #26533 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dora

Dora is a boy name .

Is Dora a boy or girl name? Dora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,533 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,603. Dora is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dora is currently ranked #26,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dora include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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