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
#2388 for girls
in the United States (2025)
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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Dora Maar
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Dora Bryan
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Dora Carrington
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Dora the Explorer
Beloved animated children's television character
Statistics
105,930
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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