Doralee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DOR-uh-lee //ˈdɔːrəli//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Gift of God; a combination of Dora and Lee
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Doralee is a modern blend of the names Dora and Lee, with roots tracing back to the Greek name Dorothea, which means 'gift of God.' The name Dorothea itself is derived from the Greek elements 'doron,' meaning 'gift,' and 'theos,' meaning 'God.' This name was adopted into Latin as Dorothea and later made its way into various languages, including Old French, before influencing English. The name Dora, a diminutive of Dorothea, became popular in its own right, particularly in the 19th century, while Lee is of Old English origin, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' The combination of these elements into Doralee reflects a trend in the 20th century towards creating unique names by blending existing ones.
Historically, the name Dorothea has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and early Christian martyrs. One of the most prominent is Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, who is commemorated in the Christian liturgical calendar and is often depicted in art as a symbol of virtue and piety.
Her life and legacy contributed to the enduring appeal of names derived from Dorothea throughout the centuries. The name gained further recognition through literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, which popularized biblical names and their derivatives.
Culturally, names like Doralee carry connotations of grace and divine favor, reflecting the significance of the 'gift' aspect inherent in their etymology. The blending of traditional names into modern forms like Doralee showcases the evolving nature of naming practices, where historical significance meets contemporary creativity.
The name's melodic quality and positive associations may contribute to its charm, making it a meaningful choice for many families.
Fictional characters named Doralee
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Doralee Rhodes is a fictional character from the film 9 to 5. She is one of the three main protagonists who fights against workplace inequality and sexism alongside her friends.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Doralee was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Doralee has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Doralee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Doralee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Doralee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Doralee
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Doralee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |