Dory

Q: Is Dory a boy or girl name?

Dory is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #32697, and as a girl name it ranks #10776.

Q: How popular is the name Dory?

Dory is ranked #32697 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ee ]

Boy Name #32,697 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dory is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-ee.

Parents who love the name Dory often also consider Ferry, Coa, .

Popularity Over Time

#32,697

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,697
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Dorian #539

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Also a Girl Name

Dory is also used as a girl name, ranked #10776.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dory

Is Dory a boy or girl name?

Dory is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32697. As a girl name, it is ranked #10776. Dory is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dory?

Dory is pronounced d-AWR-ee.

How popular is the name Dory?

Dory is currently ranked #32697 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Dory a common or rare name?

Dory is an uncommon name, ranked #32697 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dory

Dory is a boy name .

Is Dory a boy or girl name? Dory is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,697 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,776. Dory is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dory is currently ranked #32,697 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dory include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.