Dory
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 119 babies have been named Dory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,697 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,697
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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.
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