The baby name Doraline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DOR-ə-leen (IPA: /ˈdɔːrəliːn/); sometimes pronounced DOR-ə-line (/ˈdɔːrəlaɪn/).
The baby name Doraline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DOR-ə-leen (IPA: /ˈdɔːrəliːn/); sometimes pronounced DOR-ə-line (/ˈdɔːrəlaɪn/).
Doraline is English, French in Origin.
Doraline is a modern elaboration formed from Dora and the French-influenced suffix -line. Dora is a short form of Theodora or Dorothea, ultimately from Greek theos “god” and dōron “gift,” so Doraline carries the sense of “little Dora” or “gift of God.” The -line ending, familiar from Emmeline and Rosaline, was popular in French and English naming, lending a graceful, lyrical finish.
Usage is documented sporadically from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries in English- and French-speaking communities - especially in North America - yet the name has remained uncommon. Variants and close relatives include Doralyn, Doralene, Doralynne, Doralyne, Doroline, Dorine, Doriane, and Doreen. Short forms Dora, Dori, and Lina are natural nicknames. Blending vintage softness with clear classical roots, Doraline suits parents seeking an unusual -line name whose meaning centers on the idea of a cherished gift.
Doraline is seldom given. We have only 27 recorded uses of it on record, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | Girls | 0 | #526 | 15 | 11,671 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Doraline is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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