Dora Sibley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dora Sibley — Greek
130K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dora Sibley is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Dora is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Dora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god". The name Dora can also be a short form of other names containing -dora such as Eudora and Isadora (Isidora). Dora was used as an English equivalent for the name Doirend or Doireann in Ireland. Doreen, Dorian, and Dorinda are other examples of names from the same root form. The surname Sibley: Andrew Sibley (1933–2015), Australian artist Alexander H. Sibley (1817–1878), Canadian businessman Antoinette Sibley (born 1939), English ballerina Brian Sibley (born 1949), British writer and broadcaster Carol Sibley (1902–1986), American civic leader and alumni leader Celestine Sibley (1914–1999), American author Charles Sibley (1917–1998), American ornithologist and molecular biologist Cyril William Sibley (1923–1945), British airman (RAF), murdered by a German Nazi David Allen Sibley (born 1961), American ornithologist and author David Sibley (politician) (born 1948), Texas politician and . Dora is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 130K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dora reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dora

Greek

Dora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god". The name Dora can also be a short form of other names containing -dora such as Eudora and Isadora (Isidora). Dora was used as an English equivalent for the name Doirend or Doireann in Ireland. Doreen, Dorian, and Dorinda are other examples of names from the same root form.

Surname: Sibley

English

Andrew Sibley (1933–2015), Australian artist Alexander H. Sibley (1817–1878), Canadian businessman Antoinette Sibley (born 1939), English ballerina Brian Sibley (born 1949), British writer and broadcaster Carol Sibley (1902–1986), American civic leader and alumni leader Celestine Sibley (1914–1999), American author Charles Sibley (1917–1998), American ornithologist and molecular biologist Cyril William Sibley (1923–1945), British airman (RAF), murdered by a German Nazi David Allen Sibley (born 1961), American ornithologist and author David Sibley (politician) (born 1948), Texas politician and .

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Dora Sibley

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 Dora Sibley:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Dora?
The first name Dora originates from Greek. Dora (Greek: Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin, being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy) and Theodora (masculine Theodore), meaning "gift" or in its full form "god's gift", from δῶρον, doron, "gift" + θεός, theos, "god". The name Dora can also be a short form of other names containing -dora such as Eudora and Isadora (Isidora). Dora was used as an English equivalent for the name Doirend or Doireann in Ireland. Doreen, Dorian, and Dorinda are other examples of names from the same root form.
When was Dora most popular?
The name Dora reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sibley?
The surname Sibley originates from English. Andrew Sibley (1933–2015), Australian artist Alexander H. Sibley (1817–1878), Canadian businessman Antoinette Sibley (born 1939), English ballerina Brian Sibley (born 1949), British writer and broadcaster Carol Sibley (1902–1986), American civic leader and alumni leader Celestine Sibley (1914–1999), American author Charles Sibley (1917–1998), American ornithologist and molecular biologist Cyril William Sibley (1923–1945), British airman (RAF), murdered by a German Nazi David Allen Sibley (born 1961), American ornithologist and author David Sibley (politician) (born 1948), Texas politician and .
What are the origins of the name Dora Sibley?
The name Dora Sibley combines two different traditions: the first name Dora has Greek roots, while the surname Sibley originates from English.
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