Gift of God
Dory is most commonly a diminutive of Dorothy or Doris. It shares the Greek roots meaning 'gift' or 'bountiful,' and has evolved from a traditional nickname into a standalone choice, often associated with the sea in modern pop culture.
Less common today
Dory isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,664 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A cheerful and forgetful Pacific regal blue tang · Finding Nemo
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