The nameDora
Dora is a short girl's name, a nickname for Dorothy or Theodora. It has been given quietly in France since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek dôron, "gift".
Origin
Greek, through Dorothy and Theodora.
History
Dora is rare but steady in France, with a slight revival in the 1980s and 2000s. Freud made his patient "Dora" famous.
Popularity of the name Dora
Dora in France
2929thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2004peak year (65 births)
2,130babies named Dora in France since 1900
Dora was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 370 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Dora. Half of all babies named Dora in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Dora in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dora mean?
It comes from the Greek dôron, "gift".
What is the origin of the name Dora?
Greek, through Dorothy and Theodora.
Is Dora a girl's or a boy's name?
Dora is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Dora?
Variants and related names of Dora include Dorina and Dorine.