Dorise
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-eyez ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 207 babies have been named Dorise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,266 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,266
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorise
Dorise is a girl name .
Dorise is currently ranked #68,266 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorise include Dor, Dori, Doriy, Doriie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorise include Doris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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