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A 20th-century elaboration of Dora, derived from the Greek element 'doron'. It gained popularity in the mid-1900s as part of a trend for names ending in the 'een' sound.
Less common today
Dorene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,636 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British campaigner and member of the House of Lords
Influential English writer on folklore and Wicca
South African-born British actress
