Dora Soltis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dora Soltis — Greek
130K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dora Soltis 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 Soltis: Andrew Soltis (born 1947), American chess Grandmaster Bob Soltis (1936–2009), American football player Douglas E. Soltis (born 1953), American botanist Frank Soltis (born 1940), American computer scientist Pamela S. Soltis (born 1957), American botanist Kristen Soltis Anderson (born 1984), American political writer and television personality Anton Šoltis (born 1976), Slovak association football player and manager Solti (surname) All pages with titles containing Soltis 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: Soltis

English

Andrew Soltis (born 1947), American chess Grandmaster Bob Soltis (1936–2009), American football player Douglas E. Soltis (born 1953), American botanist Frank Soltis (born 1940), American computer scientist Pamela S. Soltis (born 1957), American botanist Kristen Soltis Anderson (born 1984), American political writer and television personality Anton Šoltis (born 1976), Slovak association football player and manager Solti (surname) All pages with titles containing Soltis

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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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Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Soltis?
The surname Soltis originates from English. Andrew Soltis (born 1947), American chess Grandmaster Bob Soltis (1936–2009), American football player Douglas E. Soltis (born 1953), American botanist Frank Soltis (born 1940), American computer scientist Pamela S. Soltis (born 1957), American botanist Kristen Soltis Anderson (born 1984), American political writer and television personality Anton Šoltis (born 1976), Slovak association football player and manager Solti (surname) All pages with titles containing Soltis
What are the origins of the name Dora Soltis?
The name Dora Soltis combines two different traditions: the first name Dora has Greek roots, while the surname Soltis originates from English.
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