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Dorette

doh-RET2 syllables
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French origin meaning 'gift'. (Modern)

What does Dorette mean?

Modern: French origin meaning 'gift'.. Dorette is of French origin, derived from the name Dora, meaning 'gift'.

Is Dorette a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Dorette in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dorette 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 Dorette suit?

Human name
Elegant

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dorette's Dream

As the naptime bell rings, all the pups wonder if Dorette will dream of grand adventures or chasing butterflies. Either way, we just hope she doesn’t start barking in her sleep!

Like Dorette? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.