Dori
2025 SSA
About Dori
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.
Pronounced DOR-ee.
As of October 2026, Dori ranked #6608 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #705 in 1960.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Dori on lists
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- 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
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