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Dora
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About Dora
Classic simplicity meets timeless appeal in this four-letter treasure. Dora carries vintage charm without feeling dated, offering a name that's been loved across generations for good reason. It's straightforward and honest, reflecting values of authenticity and substance. The name possesses an old-fashioned sweetness that's increasingly rare in modern naming trends. Despite its simplicity, it maintains dignity and presence. Dora works beautifully as both a standalone choice and as a nickname foundation, offering flexibility for families. Its cross-cultural recognition makes it practical while its classic status ensures it never feels trendy or temporary.
Popularity of the Name Dora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #51 | |||
| 1881 | #46 | |||
| 1882 | #51 | |||
| 1883 | #51 | |||
| 1884 | #51 | |||
| 1885 | #49 | |||
| 1886 | #49 | |||
| 1887 | #48 | |||
| 1888 | #54 | |||
| 1889 | #59 | |||
| 1890 | #62 | |||
| 1891 | #58 | |||
| 1892 | #61 | |||
| 1893 | #65 | |||
| 1894 | #69 | |||
| 1895 | #68 | |||
| 1896 | #68 | |||
| 1897 | #69 | |||
| 1898 | #68 | |||
| 1899 | #79 | |||
| 1900 | #79 | |||
| 1901 | #79 | #93 | ||
| 1902 | #82 | #95 | ||
| 1903 | #81 | #111 | ||
| 1904 | #82 | #101 | ||
| 1905 | #89 | #92 | ||
| 1906 | #91 | #96 | ||
| 1907 | #94 | #111 | ||
| 1908 | #93 | #126 | ||
| 1909 | #95 | #103 | ||
| 1910 | #103 | #113 | ||
| 1911 | #104 | #125 | ||
| 1912 | #110 | #125 | ||
| 1913 | #109 | #120 | ||
| 1914 | #121 | #102 | ||
| 1915 | #122 | #148 | ||
| 1916 | #124 | #94 | ||
| 1917 | #125 | #183 | ||
| 1918 | #136 | #162 | ||
| 1919 | #127 | |||
| 1920 | #133 | #135 | ||
| 1921 | #130 | #123 | ||
| 1922 | #138 | #169 | ||
| 1923 | #136 | #159 | ||
| 1924 | #139 | #177 | ||
| 1925 | #136 | #170 | ||
| 1926 | #140 | |||
| 1927 | #140 | #202 | ||
| 1928 | #144 | #195 | ||
| 1929 | #141 | |||
| 1930 | #142 | |||
| 1931 | #144 | |||
| 1932 | #143 | |||
| 1933 | #151 | |||
| 1934 | #159 | |||
| 1935 | #168 | |||
| 1936 | #168 | |||
| 1937 | #183 | |||
| 1938 | #177 | |||
| 1939 | #182 | |||
| 1940 | #181 | |||
| 1941 | #197 | |||
| 1942 | #210 | |||
| 1943 | #205 | |||
| 1944 | #214 | |||
| 1945 | #216 | |||
| 1946 | #234 | |||
| 1947 | #231 | |||
| 1948 | #233 | |||
| 1949 | #248 | |||
| 1950 | #252 | |||
| 1951 | #242 | |||
| 1952 | #260 | |||
| 1953 | #271 | |||
| 1954 | #283 | |||
| 1955 | #286 | |||
| 1956 | #274 | |||
| 1957 | #294 | |||
| 1958 | #308 | |||
| 1959 | #306 | |||
| 1960 | #308 | |||
| 1961 | #319 | |||
| 1962 | #323 | |||
| 1963 | #322 | |||
| 1964 | #313 | #223 | ||
| 1965 | #335 | #204 | ||
| 1966 | #350 | #292 | ||
| 1967 | #372 | #364 | ||
| 1968 | #393 | #311 | ||
| 1969 | #425 | #331 | ||
| 1970 | #418 | #342 | ||
| 1971 | #439 | #485 | ||
| 1972 | #422 | #489 | ||
| 1973 | #471 | |||
| 1974 | #458 | #444 | ||
| 1975 | #464 | |||
| 1976 | #471 | |||
| 1977 | #584 | #547 | ||
| 1978 | #580 | |||
| 1979 | #606 | |||
| 1980 | #610 | #575 | ||
| 1981 | #629 | |||
| 1982 | #654 | |||
| 1983 | #712 | |||
| 1984 | #709 | |||
| 1985 | #746 | |||
| 1986 | #848 | #431 | ||
| 1987 | #832 | |||
| 1988 | #839 | |||
| 1989 | #920 | |||
| 1990 | #970 | #546 | ||
| 1991 | #968 | |||
| 1992 | #968 | |||
| 2018 | #951 | |||
| 1996 | #562 | |||
| 2007 | #737 | |||
| 2016 | #899 | |||
| 2019 | #631 | |||
| 2021 | #895 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Dora
Names Similar to Dora
Nicknames for Dora
- Doe
- Dori
- Dorrie
- Dodo
- Dodie
Famous People Named Dora
| Dora Maar | French photographer and painter |
| Dora Carrington | English painter and decorative artist |
| Dora Ratjen | German athlete |
| Dora Bakoyannis | Greek politician |
| Dora Russell | British author and activist |
| Dora Saint | British author |
| Dora Gaitskell | British political figure |
| Dora van der Groen | Belgian actress |
| Dora Levy Mossanen | Iranian-American author |
| Dora Montefiore | Australian activist |
| Dora Mavor Moore | Canadian theatre director |
| Dora Greenwell | English poet |
| Dora Pulido-Tobiassen | Guamanian politician |
| Dora Gabe | Bulgarian poet |
| Dora Marsden | English suffragette |
| Dora Pejačević | Croatian composer |
| Dora Ohrenstein | American author and designer |
| Dora Jung | Korean artist |
| Dora Nkem Akunyili | Nigerian pharmacologist and public servant |
| Dora Siliya | Zambian politician |
Characters Named Dora
| Dora the Explorer | Children's animated character |
| Dora Magnet | Character from the TV show "Heroes" |
| Dora Middleton | Character from the novel "Middlemarch" by George Eliot |
| Dora Mouse | Character from the TV show "Angelina Ballerina" |
| Dora Mae Dreifuss | Character from the TV show "Carnivàle" |
| Dora Lumley | Character from the novel "Lorna Doone" by R.D. Blackmore |
| Dora Spenlow | Character from the novel "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens |
| Dora Clayton | Character from the movie "Finding Dory" |
| Dora Diamond | Character from the TV show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Dora Charleston | Character from the novel "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens |
| Dora Dorotea | Character from the TV show "The Sopranos" |
| Dora Bianchi | Character from the TV show "The Wonder Years" |
| Dora the Dragon | Character from the TV show "Dora and Friends - Into the City!" |
| Dora Standpipe | Character from the movie "Splash" |
| Dora Maddy | Character from the movie "The Enforcer" |
| Dora Flood | Character from the novel "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler |
| Dora Churchill | Character from the TV show "Downton Abbey" |
| Dora Dingles | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Dora Bruder | Character from the novel "Dora Bruder" by Patrick Modiano |
| Dora Lange | Character from the TV show "True Detective" |