Dory

Dory Meaning & Origin

About Dory
The name "Dory" is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "doron," meaning "gift." It is often used as a diminutive form of the name Dorothy or Dorothea. "Dory" carries the connotation of being a precious and cherished gift, symbolizing the value and significance of the person bearing the name.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dory are female.

Dory Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ”ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dory in Braille

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

The name Dory in braille

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

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

The name Dory in sign language

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