Dorey
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 7 babies have been named Dorey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,866 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,866
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Dorey is also used as a girl name, ranked #37896.
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"father of the young camel"
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About the Name Dorey
Dorey is a boy name .
Is Dorey a boy or girl name? Dorey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,866 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,896. Dorey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorey is currently ranked #15,866 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorey include Dor, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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