Dora
proper nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈdoɹ.ə//
- //ˈdɔː.ɹə//
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
proper noun
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A female given name from Ancient Greek.
"I think," said Robert, after waiting in vain for his cousin to speak, "that I shall call you Dorothy. It is a much prettier name than Dora." "No, thank you," said Dorothy, quickly; "Dora is good enough for the common purposes of life."
Etymology
A diminutive of Dorothy used since early 19th century. Sometimes also short for Theodora or Isidora.
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Dora · A female given name from Ancient Greek.
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