The baby name Doey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOH-ee (IPA: /ˈdoʊ.i/).
The baby name Doey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOH-ee (IPA: /ˈdoʊ.i/).
Doey is Dutch, English in Origin.
Doey is a modern, rare given name that most transparently derives from the English word doe, a female deer, with the cozy -y/-ie nickname ending. In this reading it carries overtones of gentleness, softness, and woodland grace. The form also echoes older pet names like Dodie and Dovie, and in some families Doey can serve as a nickname for Dorothy/Dorothea (Greek "gift of God") or for Dewey; in the latter case it ties to Welsh Dewi, a form of David meaning "beloved".
As a given name Doey appears sporadically in 20th- and 21st-century English-language records, usually as an affectionate byname that later stood on its own. It is unisex but tends to be used more for girls because of the "doe" imagery. Variants and related spellings include Doe, Doie, Duey, and Dewey (distinct but near in sound), with short forms like Doe or Dee.
Doey is extremely rare. There are only 18 recorded uses on record, spread over 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Doey is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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