Dorinda
Dorinda is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bountiful gift or gift of God.
Origin and history
Dorinda is a literary name created by late 17th-century English playwrights, combining elements from Greek roots meaning gift. It enjoyed moderate usage in the United States throughout the 20th century. Today, it is a rare vintage choice for parents seeking an alternative to Doris or Dorothy.
Popularity in the United States
4,801 babies in the United States have been named Dorinda since 1880. It ranks #2524 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 662 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,401 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,459 |
| 1970-1980 | 642 |
| 1980-1990 | 209 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dorinda
- Dorinda Clark-Cole: Singer, Musician
- Dorinda Hafner: Chef, Author
Nicknames
Dori, Dorie, Dory, Rinda
Fun facts
- The name was coined by Restoration playwrights like William Congreve and George Farquhar in the late 1600s.
- It was formed by blending elements of the Greek name Dora with the stylish -inda suffix popular in early modern poetry.