The baby name Doree is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOH-ree (ˈdɔːri),dor-AY (dɔˈreɪ).
The baby name Doree is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOH-ree (ˈdɔːri),dor-AY (dɔˈreɪ).
Doree is English, French in Origin.
Doree blends two appealing name paths. As an accentless English form of French Dorée, it means “gilded, golden,” from dorer “to gild,” ultimately from Latin deaurare (aurum, “gold”). It also functions as a clipped or pet form of Dorothy/Dorothea, yielding the meaning “gift of God,” from Greek dōron “gift” + theos “god.” Many parents embrace Doree for this dual resonance: golden brightness and a cherished gift.
As a given name, Doree appears sporadically in English-speaking countries from the early 20th century, often paralleling the rise of Dorothy and its nicknames, and it fits modern vintage-nickname revivals. In Francophone contexts, Dorée is more familiar as a surname or descriptive epithet; the accent is typically dropped in English use. Variants and related forms include Dorée, Dori, Dorrie, Dory, Dorey, Dora, Doreen, Dorine/Dorene, Dorothea, and Theodora.
Doree barely registers. Across 12 countries, we found just 24 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #556 | 5 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Doree is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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