The baby name Dorle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOR-luh (German IPA: /ˈdɔʁlə/).
Dorle is German in Origin.
The baby name Dorle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOR-luh (German IPA: /ˈdɔʁlə/).
Dorle is German in Origin.
Dorle is a German diminutive of Dorothea (and by extension Dorothy), ultimately from Greek Dorothea, combining doron "gift" and theos "god," hence "gift of God." The -le ending is the hallmark diminutive of Swabian and other Alemannic dialects, and a regional spelling with umlaut, Dörle, is also encountered. As a pet form, it can likewise shorten Theodora in German-speaking families.
In southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Dorle appears in 19th to 20th century records chiefly as an affectionate byname, but it was sometimes registered as an independent given name in the early to mid-1900s, reflecting a broader trend toward formalizing diminutives. Today it is rare and carries a quaint, vintage charm. Variants and cognates include Dorli, Dörli, Dörle, Dori, and Doro; related full forms are Dorothea and Theodora, with international equivalents such as Dorothy, Dorotea, Dorothée, and Dorota.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #758 | 81 | 4,949 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,167 | 17 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Dorle is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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