Dorsey

Dorsey Meaning & Origin

About Dorsey
The name Dorsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dors," meaning "door." It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near or worked at a door or gate. The name Dorsey signifies a person associated with entrances or access points, suggesting qualities of openness, opportunity, and the ability to facilitate connections.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dorsey are male.

Dorsey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorsey in Braille

Here's how to represent Dorsey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dorsey in braille

How to Spell the Name Dorsey in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dorsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dorsey in sign language

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