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Deloris

deh-LOR-is3 syllables
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A variant of the name 'Dolores', meaning 'sorrows'. (Modern)

What does Deloris mean?

Modern: A variant of the name 'Dolores', meaning 'sorrows'.. Deloris is a variant of the name 'Dolores', which has Spanish origins meaning 'sorrows' or 'sorrows of Mary'.

Is Deloris a good dog name?

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Deloris in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Deloris in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Deloris suit?

Modern
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Deloris Arrives at Check-In

As the new dog Deloris trotted in, everyone whispered, 'Do you think she brings sorrows or just knows all the best napping spots? Either way, I'm curious!'

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