Dora

Dora has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dora isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dora is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Dora was, in the past month, the 738th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Dora is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dora was viewed 93 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Dora's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dora is most adored in Utah, Pennsylvania and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Missouri and District of Columbia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dora.

Most popular breeds named Dora:

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Poodle
5. American Pitbull Terrier

Dora is found in these categories:

independent

Dora signifies exploration, curiosity, and self-reliance, traits common in self-sufficient dogs.

greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "gift".

british

Associated with a popular World War II weather forecasting system.

cute

Evokes a beloved, adventurous cartoon explorer, suggesting endearing, playful qualities.

old-fashioned

Popularized in the Victorian era, it's now more explorer than canine.