Dori

Latin

"adored"

Dori Origin and Meaning

The name Dori is a girl's name.

Dori is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it's a diminutive of Dorothea or Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God.' In Hebrew, it relates to 'generation' or can be a nickname for Deborah. In Japanese culture, Dori can mean 'bird.' This multicultural versatility adds to its appeal. The name gained recognition through pop culture, including as a character in 'Finding Nemo.' With its short, sweet sound and easy pronunciation across languages, Dori offers a friendly, approachable quality. While never reaching top popularity charts, it maintains consistent usage as parents appreciate its simplicity and cheerful essence. The name balances being recognizable without being overly common.

Dori Rank in US Top 1000

# 844 in the US

Famous People Named Dori

• Dori Dorika (born Dorotea Massa) Russian actress
• Dorthea Antonette "Dori" Seda American comix artist
• Dori Prange aka Heidi Lovelace American pro wrestler
• Adoración "Dori" Apolo Spanish footballer

The name Dori in Pop Culture

• Dori Aandraison aka Rainbow Girl character in DC Comics
• Dori Duz minor character in Joseph Heller's Catch,22
• Dori Lawrence character in movie "Stateside"
• Dori Baines character on TV series "Citizen Baines"
• Dori male dwarf character in "The Hobbit"
• Dori and Gura twin archers in anime/manga Utawarerumono