Dorine Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DOR-een //dɔːˈriːn//

Origin: French; Greek

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dorine is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means "gift of God." The etymology can be traced back to the Greek elements "doron," meaning "gift," and "theos," meaning "God." This name was adopted into Latin as "Dorothea," which later influenced various forms in different languages, including the French diminutive "Dorine." The transition into English occurred through the Norman influence in the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were integrated into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Dorothea has notable associations, particularly in Christian tradition.

One of the most significant figures bearing this name was Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, a Christian martyr who is believed to have lived in the 3rd century. Her story is recounted in various hagiographies, and she is often depicted in art with flowers, symbolizing her purity and the gifts she is said to have received from God.

The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Christian church, particularly during the Middle Ages, when saints' names were commonly adopted by the faithful. Culturally, the name Dorine and its variants have been associated with themes of divine favor and benevolence.

The use of the name in literature and religious texts has contributed to its resonance within various traditions. The diminutive form, Dorine, reflects a trend in many cultures to create affectionate or familiar versions of longer names, which often carry similar meanings.

Overall, the name Dorine encapsulates a rich historical and cultural heritage that underscores its significance across different eras.

Famous people named Dorine

In this section, you will find notable people named Dorine. 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 Dorine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Dorine Bourneton is a pilot and aviation advocate best known for her work in promoting aviation accessibility for people with disabilities.

Dorine K. is a singer-songwriter best known for her contributions to the indie music scene.

Fictional characters named Dorine

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Dorine is a fictional character from the play Tartuffe by Molière. She is the clever and outspoken maid who helps to expose the hypocrisy of Tartuffe and protect her mistress, Elmire.

Sibling suggestions

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

DaphneDelphineDahliaDariaDianaDorothy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dorine. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dorine was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Dorine has ranked as high as #1411 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in New York, California, Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dorine 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 Dorine 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 Dorine.

Year Total Births Girl
2017 5 5
2011 5 5
1999 6 6
1992 5 5
1991 7 7
1990 8 8
1989 6 6
1988 10 10
1985 8 8
1984 8 8
1983 5 5
1981 5 5
1980 9 9
1979 8 8
1978 9 9
1977 11 11
1976 10 10
1975 21 21
1974 27 27
1973 16 16
1972 23 23
1971 23 23
1970 28 28
1969 21 21
1968 24 24
1967 30 30
1966 28 28
1965 37 37
1964 55 55
1963 67 67
1962 42 42
1961 47 47
1960 55 55
1959 77 77
1958 75 75
1957 58 58
1956 55 55
1955 35 35
1954 40 40
1953 51 51
1952 51 51
1951 48 48
1950 35 35
1949 44 44
1948 48 48
1947 42 42
1946 42 42
1945 30 30
1944 36 36
1943 33 33
1942 35 35
1941 34 34
1940 42 42
1939 35 35
1938 37 37
1937 54 54
1936 58 58
1935 55 55
1934 64 64
1933 55 55
1932 78 78
1931 45 45
1930 65 65
1929 58 58
1928 56 56
1927 56 56
1926 58 58
1925 56 56
1924 50 50
1923 50 50
1922 38 38
1921 39 39
1920 35 35
1919 32 32
1918 31 31
1917 37 37
1916 53 53
1915 42 42
1914 14 14
1913 10 10
1912 9 9
1911 11 11
1909 6 6

Top States for Dorine (1974)

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
NY 5
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