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Dory

Female

Meaning

Gift Of God

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔːri/

Traits associated with the name Dory:

Dogs named Dory tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dory?

Naming your dog Dory suggests that you are a fan of the Disney movie Finding Nemo and its sequel Finding Dory. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness.

Is Dory a good dog name?

Dory 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. Dory isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

531

1,006

New York City Dog Name Database

844

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dory was, in the past month, the 577th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Dory is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less 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, Dory was viewed 82 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Dory is most adored in Montana, Georgia and Illinois.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wisconsin, Kansas and Indiana.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Dory is found in these categories:

disney

She's named after a forgetful, lovable fish from a popular animation.

cute

This moniker, inspired by a lovable forgetful fish, exudes charm and adorability.

Dog names like Dory:

Daisy

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

Daphne

The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Darla

Dear, Loved One

Delia

Person From Delos

Diva

A moody princess

Dixie

From The South In The U.S.

Comments (1)

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Dory (Maranhão, Brazil)

My dog is named Dory and she is very beautiful, intelligent and loving. I love her. I adopted her because her owners had to leave for another state and couldn't take her. But we already love each other as if it were a long time ago. We've only been together for 2 months. I hope we can live a good time.
January 10, 2025 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Dory as a dog name!