Dorie
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5 babies have been named Dorie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,552 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,552
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dorie is also used as a girl name, ranked #69781.
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About the Name Dorie
Dorie is a boy name .
Is Dorie a boy or girl name? Dorie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,552 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,781. Dorie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dorie is currently ranked #42,552 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorie include Dor, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorie include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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