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Origin & history of Dorine1
English roots
The name 'Dorine' is of French origin. It is a diminutive form of the name 'Dorothée', which means 'gift of God'. The name 'Dorine' is also associated with the Greek name 'Dorcas', which means 'gazelle'. In some cases, 'Dorine' can be a variant of the name 'Dorothy', which means 'gift of God' in Hebrew. The name 'Dorine' has been popular in France since the Middle Ages and has been borne by several notable women throughout history, including a 14th-century queen of Aragon and a 16th-century French noblewoman who was known for her beauty and intelligence. The name 'Dorine' has also been associated with the Virgin Mary, who is sometimes referred to as 'Notre-Dame de Dorine' (Our Lady of Dorine) in French tradition. In modern times, the name 'Dorine' has been used in various forms of media, such as in the name of the character Dorine in the 1994 French film 'Les Roseaux sauvages' (The Wild Reeds) and in the name of the protagonist Dorine in the 2016 French novel 'Dorine, la petite fille qui parlait aux oiseaux' (Dorine, the Little Girl Who Spoke to Birds). The name 'Dorine' has a playful and youthful sound, which has made it a popular choice for parents looking for a name that is both classic and modern. The name 'Dorine' has been associated with several positive traits, including kindness, grace, and intelligence. In some cultures, the name 'Dorine' is believed to bring good luck and protection to its bearer. I hope these facts provide a good starting point for your research on the name 'Dorine'!
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Root name
The root form of Dorine is
Dorine — meaning Gift of God, tender healer..
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Modern usage
Dorine remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Dorine?
1932
peak year
Today, Dorine is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #16526), with only about 5 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1932, 78 babies were given the name (ranked #766 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1930s. In all, around 2,867 babies have been registered as Dorine since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
78
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #766)
(ranked #766)
5
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
50
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,867
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Dorine2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
D4
O6
R9
I9
N5
E5
Sum: 38 → Life path 2
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Personality of Dorine🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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