Dora Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dora Name at a Glance

Name	Dora
Meaning	Originally a diminutive of Dorothea, Dorothy, or any name ending in -dora. It has become common as a name on its own. Famous bearer: William Wordsworth's daughter was known in later life as Dora.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dora Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dora means “Originally a diminutive of Dorothea, Dorothy, or any name ending in -dora. It has become common as a name on its own. Famous bearer: William Wordsworth's daughter was known in later life as Dora”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dora Name Origin

Our database records Dora under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dora a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dora is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dora

When considering Dora for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.