Dorinda Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doh-RIN-dah //dəˈrɪn.də//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: gift; Greek: doron (gift)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dorinda has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the name Dōrinda, which is a combination of the elements 'dōron,' meaning 'gift,' and 'inda,' a diminutive suffix. This etymological construction suggests a meaning akin to 'gift' or 'gifted one.' The name entered the English language through Latin and Old French adaptations, becoming more widely recognized during the Renaissance period when classical names were revived in Europe.

The transition into English can be traced through literary works that incorporated classical themes, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries. Historically, the name Dorinda appears in notable literary contexts, most prominently in the works of the English playwright and poet John Fletcher, who used it in his play "The Faithful Shepherdess," published in 1608.

This association with literature helped to solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures. Additionally, the name's connection to the Greek word for 'gift' has endowed it with a sense of grace and benevolence, which has resonated through various cultural narratives.

Culturally, Dorinda has been associated with themes of beauty and virtue, often embodying the qualities of a gracious and kind individual. The name has been used in various artistic expressions, including poetry and music, further embedding it in the cultural fabric of English literature.

While diminutive forms like Dori have emerged, the name Dorinda itself has maintained its elegance and historical significance, reflecting a blend of classical heritage and literary influence that has contributed to its enduring appeal.

Famous people named Dorinda

In this section, you will find notable people named Dorinda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dorinda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dorinda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dorinda Clark-Cole is a gospel singer best known for her work with The Clark Sisters, her solo albums, and her appearances on the reality show The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.

Dorinda Medley is a television personality best known for her role on The Real Housewives of New York City.

Fictional characters named Dorinda

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Dorinda is a fictional character from the film and musical The Last Five Years. She is a key figure in the story, representing the emotional journey of a young woman navigating love and heartbreak.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dorinda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dorinda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MirandaClarindaOrindaArindaFlorindaSerindaAlinda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dorinda was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Dorinda has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Dorinda has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dorinda 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 Dorinda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Dorinda.

Year Total Births Girl
2015 8 8
2012 5 5
2011 6 6
2009 5 5
2007 7 7
2006 7 7
2003 6 6
2002 8 8
2001 9 9
2000 8 8
1998 5 5
1997 8 8
1996 9 9
1995 10 10
1994 15 15
1993 10 10
1992 16 16
1991 12 12
1990 16 16
1989 14 14
1988 9 9
1987 16 16
1986 19 19
1985 21 21
1984 24 24
1983 26 26
1982 23 23
1981 25 25
1980 32 32
1979 42 42
1978 39 39
1977 44 44
1976 61 61
1975 47 47
1974 74 74
1973 61 61
1972 65 65
1971 95 95
1970 114 114
1969 118 118
1968 127 127
1967 124 124
1966 124 124
1965 129 129
1964 150 150
1963 180 180
1962 194 194
1961 146 146
1960 167 167
1959 166 166
1958 172 172
1957 202 202
1956 197 197
1955 135 135
1954 129 129
1953 127 127
1952 120 120
1951 64 64
1950 89 89
1949 82 82
1948 104 104
1947 91 91
1946 72 72
1945 81 81
1944 147 147
1943 22 22
1942 24 24
1941 18 18
1940 21 21
1939 21 21
1938 15 15
1937 6 6
1936 20 20
1935 15 15
1934 7 7
1933 12 12
1932 9 9
1931 13 13
1930 7 7
1929 10 10
1928 11 11
1927 9 9
1926 10 10
1924 6 6
1923 5 5
1922 8 8
1921 11 11
1920 13 13
1919 7 7
1918 7 7
1917 5 5
1916 8 8
1915 6 6
1913 5 5
1912 6 6
1892 6 6

Top States for Dorinda (1981)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
100%