Dorena
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ihn-uh ]
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Dorena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 493 babies have been named Dorena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,827 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,827
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorena
Dorena is a girl name .
Dorena is currently ranked #69,827 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorena include Dor, Dore, Dorey, Doreie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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