| Meaning | gift |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Do-ra |
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.
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" |