Dorretta
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Dorretta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 5 babies have been named Dorretta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorretta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,938 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,938
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorretta
Dorretta is a girl name .
Dorretta is currently ranked #64,938 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorretta include Dor, Dorr, Dorry, Dorrie, Dorre, Dorrey, Dorreie, Tta, Ttay, Ttaie, Doy, and Doie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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