Of the sorrows
A variant of Dolores, which refers to the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary. It emerged as a distinct English-language variation in the early 20th century, blending the traditional Spanish roots with a softer, more melodic ending. It is often associated with the Latin word 'dolor', meaning pain or sorrow.
Less common today
Delora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,878 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the science fiction series Β· Star Trek: The Original Series
Brazilian volleyball player