Delores Ritchie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delores Ritchie — Latin
147K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delores Ritchie is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Delores is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries. The surname Ritchie: Adele Ritchie (1874–1930), singer in comic opera, musical comedy and vaudeville Albert Ritchie (1876–1936), American politician from Maryland Alistair Ferguson Ritchie (1890–1954), crossword compiler under the pseudonym Afrit Allison Ritchie (born 1974), Australian politician Andrew Jackson Ritchie (1868–1948), president of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Andy Ritchie (English footballer) (born 1960), English footballer Andy Ritchie (Scottish footballer) (born 1956), Scottish footballer Archibald Alexander Ritchie (1806–1856), American ship captain, China trader, and California businessman Benjamin. Delores is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 147K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delores reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delores

Latin

Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries.

Surname: Ritchie

Scottish

Adele Ritchie (1874–1930), singer in comic opera, musical comedy and vaudeville Albert Ritchie (1876–1936), American politician from Maryland Alistair Ferguson Ritchie (1890–1954), crossword compiler under the pseudonym Afrit Allison Ritchie (born 1974), Australian politician Andrew Jackson Ritchie (1868–1948), president of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Andy Ritchie (English footballer) (born 1960), English footballer Andy Ritchie (Scottish footballer) (born 1956), Scottish footballer Archibald Alexander Ritchie (1806–1856), American ship captain, China trader, and California businessman Benjamin.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delores is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delores by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Delores Ritchie

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delores Ritchie:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delores?
The first name Delores originates from Latin. Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries.
When was Delores most popular?
The name Delores reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ritchie?
The surname Ritchie originates from Scottish. Adele Ritchie (1874–1930), singer in comic opera, musical comedy and vaudeville Albert Ritchie (1876–1936), American politician from Maryland Alistair Ferguson Ritchie (1890–1954), crossword compiler under the pseudonym Afrit Allison Ritchie (born 1974), Australian politician Andrew Jackson Ritchie (1868–1948), president of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Andy Ritchie (English footballer) (born 1960), English footballer Andy Ritchie (Scottish footballer) (born 1956), Scottish footballer Archibald Alexander Ritchie (1806–1856), American ship captain, China trader, and California businessman Benjamin.
What are the origins of the name Delores Ritchie?
The name Delores Ritchie combines two different traditions: the first name Delores has Latin roots, while the surname Ritchie originates from Scottish.
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