Dory - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Dory \d(o)-ry\ is of French origin, and its meaning is "gilded". Short form of Dorothy and Isadora.

For more information, see also related names Adora, Dora, Doria and Doris.

Baby names that sound like Dory are Dorry, Dori, Dore, Doro and Tory. Other similar baby names are Rory, Cory, Dody, Dorys, Kory and Lory.

Dory is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Dory. Click here to compare Dory with related baby names.