Dora
Dora is of Greek origin, derived from "Dorothea" or "Theodora," meaning "gift" or "gift of God." It gained popularity as a standalone name in the 19th century and carries a warm, friendly quality.
Current Popularity
#2602 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple two-syllable name that's easy to spell and pronounce across languages
- •Strong association with the popular children's character Dora the Explorer for current generation
- •Has a vintage charm that's making a comeback alongside similar classic names
- •Works well as both a standalone name and nickname for longer forms like Theodora or Isadora
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Famous People
Dora Maar
French photographer and painter, Pablo Picasso's muse
Dora Bryan
British actress and singer
Dora Carrington
English painter and decorative artist
Dora the Explorer
Beloved animated children's television character
Statistics
105,849
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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