Gift; my generation
As a diminutive of Dorothy or Doris, it stems from the Greek 'doron' meaning gift. In Hebrew, it is a distinct name meaning 'my generation' or 'my era'. It gained some visibility in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Dori isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,008 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and performer
American novelist and food writer
Italian singer and Eurovision contestant
