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Dorrance

DOR-ance2 syllables
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A surname meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. (Modern)

What does Dorrance mean?

Modern: A surname meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.. Dorrance is a surname of English origin meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.

Is Dorrance a good dog name?

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

Dorrance in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Dorrance!

What do you think Dorrance will be like? With a name like that, we’re all ready for a game of tag that lasts until the last tail is wagged!

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