Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Dory

      Origin

      Greek

      Meaning

      Gift of God

      Variations

      Cory, Dora, Dore
      The name Dory finds its roots in ancient Greek culture, symbolizing the concept of Gift of God. Derived from the Greek word dron, meaning gift, and Theon, which translates to God, the name Dory carries a profound significance. In Greek mythology, gifts bestowed by gods often held profound importance and were often associated with great wisdom or power. As such, naming a child Dory in ancient times was considered an auspicious choice, with parents expressing hope for their child to possess divine qualities.

      Throughout history, the name Dory has found its place in various narratives and mythological tales. It has been recorded in ancient Greek literature, including epic poems and plays, where characters named Dory feature as deserving recipients of divine gifts or blessings. In more recent times, the name Dory continues to be used as a first name, carrying the legacy of its ancient meaning. While less prevalent today, it still resonates with individuals seeking to honor their ancestral connections or embrace the profound association with a divine gift. Overall, the name Dory's origins in Greek culture and its connection to the Gift of God notion have left a lasting impact on its usage throughout history and modern-day contexts.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Dory.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name of those married to a Dory.
      Elizabeth

      Elizabeth

      This is the most common name for a child of a Dory.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1875 is when there were the most people born with the first name Dory.

      Explore the origins of another name.