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Dora variants

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cottinger · 21/04/2023 16:30

I love Dora but DH wants an unusual name and has agreed we can have a longer version of Dora but has ruled out Dorathy, Dorothea, and Theodora.

What possible variants are there are Dora which are more unique?

I love Adora (does it sound like Andora?) and I also saw Apollidora but its a but of a mouthful and I don't like the nn Polly.

I would preferably like the name to start Dora... rather than end in it just so Dora is an obvious nn but am open minded. Any ideas?

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Crumbcatcher · 21/04/2023 18:01

Dorabella, like Elgar's Dorabella cipher.

ColdHandsHotHead · 21/04/2023 17:49

Dorota.

NotABeliever · 21/04/2023 17:40

Doriana is an Italian name. Any good?

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cottinger · 21/04/2023 17:37

I like Doranna but I also think it sounds a bit like a board game. My sister is Isabel so Isadora feels too similar.

Dorinda sounds too old-fashioned for my taste.

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ourflagmeansdeath · 21/04/2023 17:25

Isadora is beautiful as a PP has suggested even though it doesn't start with Dora.

I love Adora too so that would be great if both you and your DH like it.

Doranna maybe??

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 21/04/2023 17:13

Dorrit

Chersfrozenface · 21/04/2023 16:59

Dorinda - coined in the 18th century and used occasionally since.

Dorcas - Greek name in the New Testament and in snd out of fashion since the 16th century.

emmathedilemma · 21/04/2023 16:51

Pandora

PurpleBrocadePeacock · 21/04/2023 16:50

Pandora
Dorian
Doris

icecreamplease · 21/04/2023 16:44

Isadora or Dorina?