Dory

Female

Meaning

Gift Of God

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːri/

Traits associated with the name Dory:

Dogs named Dory tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dory?

Naming your dog Dory suggests that you are a fan of the Disney movie Finding Nemo and its sequel Finding Dory. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Dory a good dog name?

Dory has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dory isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dory is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dory was, in the past month, the 397th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dory is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Dory was viewed 112 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dory's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dory is most adored in Montana, Georgia and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in West Virginia, Delaware and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dory.

Most popular breeds named Dory:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Pug
  5. Shih Tzu

Dory is found in these categories:

disney dog names
disney

She's named after a forgetful, lovable fish from a popular animation.

cute dog names
cute

This moniker, inspired by a lovable forgetful fish, exudes charm and adorability.

Dog names like Dory:

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
The very intelligent character from scooby doo
Dear, Loved One
Person From Delos
A moody princess
From The South In The U.S.
Dory dog name meaning

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