Dores
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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See all →"from the hill by the loud river"
"nourishing, restorative (plant name connection)"
"forester, keeper of the forest"
"Farm or dwelling for a herd of animals"
"bold counsel"
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,742
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dores is also used as a girl name, ranked #37706.
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View all →Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
"from the hill by the loud river"
#38,683 in US
Greek botanical origin
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#38,853 in US
Middle English origin
"forester, keeper of the forest"
#38,659 in US
Old English origin
"Farm or dwelling for a herd of animals"
#38,650 in US
Germanic origin
"bold counsel"
#38,737 in US
Old English origin
"meadow by the bow or bend"
#38,855 in US
Old English origin
"hill, mound, burial tumulus"
#38,681 in US
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About the Name Dores
Dores is a boy name .
Is Dores a boy or girl name? Dores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,742 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,706. Dores is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dores is currently ranked #38,742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dores include Dor, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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