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Dorys

DOR-iss2 syllables
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Derived from Doris, meaning 'gift'. (Greek)

What does Dorys mean?

Greek: Derived from Doris, meaning 'gift'.. Dorys is a variant of the name Doris, which is of Greek origin meaning 'gift'. It is often associated with the sea and has a gentle sound.

Is Dorys a good dog name?

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

Dorys in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name
Soft sound

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dorys Joins the Crew!

The toy crew is buzzing about Dorys! "I hope she's as sweet as her name. If she’s a gift, I’ll bet she has the best squeaky toys to share!"

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