Dorenda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorenda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 450 babies have been named Dorenda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorenda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,894 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,894
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorenda
Dorenda is a girl name .
Dorenda is currently ranked #65,894 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorenda include Dor, Dore, Dorey, Doreie, Nda, Nday, Ndaie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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