Dora
Dora is a girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Gift”.
| Meaning | Gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Δώρα |
| Pronunciation | DOR-uh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Hungary, Croatia, Greece |
Meaning and origin of Dora
Dora began as a short form of names containing the Greek doron, 'gift', such as Dorothea ('gift of God') and Theodora, and also of Isidora. It became popular in the nineteenth century, when Charles Dickens gave the name to David Copperfield's sweet but childlike first wife, Dora Spenlow. A new generation knows it through the children's cartoon Dora the Explorer.
Is Dora a religious name?
Dora is not biblical, but as a short form of Dorothea and Theodora it carries the meaning 'gift of God' in its longer forms.
How popular is Dora?
Old-fashioned in English but used across central Europe and Greece.
Gifts with the name Dora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dora mean?
Dora means 'Gift'. It is of Greek origin.
Does Dora have a religious meaning?
Dora is not biblical, but as a short form of Dorothea and Theodora it carries the meaning 'gift of God' in its longer forms.
How do you pronounce Dora?
Dora is pronounced DOR-uh.
Is Dora a boy or girl name?
Dora is usually a girl name.