Dorcas: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Dorcas is of Greek origin and means "gazelle." It is derived from the Greek word "dorkas," which refers to a small, swift, and graceful animal. The name Dorcas also appears in the Bible in the New Testament, where it is associated with a woman who was known for her acts of charity and good works.

The name Dorcas has Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Tabitha" which means "gazelle" or "deer." In the New Testament of the Bible, Dorcas is a woman in Joppa who was known for her acts of charity and good deeds.

The name Dorcas is not very popular in modern times. It has declined in popularity since the early 1900s. According to the Social Security Administration's records, the name Dorcas ranked outside of the top 1,000 names in the United States in recent years. However, popularity can vary across different countries and cultures, so it may be more popular in certain regions or communities.

1. Dorkas
2. Dorika
3. Dorotha
4. Dorkus
5. Dorcia
6. Dorika
7. Dorcasina
8. Doreka
9. Dorota
10. Doroushka

Some common nicknames for the name Dorcas include:
1. Dory
2. Dora
3. Dorie
4. Dor
5. Doco
6. Dorci
7. Dorcasaurus
8. Dorky
9. D-Dawg
10. Dottie

1. Dorcas Masterson - American actress known for her roles in "Pretty Little Liars" and "Scrubs"
2. Dorcas Leung - Hong Kong actress and singer
3. Dorcas Reilly - American home economist who invented the popular Thanksgiving dish, Green Bean Casserole
4. Dorcas Murungi - Kenyan long-distance runner who won a gold medal at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships
5. Dorcas Shola Fapson - Nigerian-British actress known for her role in the TV series "Shuga"
6. Dorcas Coppin - American educator and abolitionist who fought for African American education rights in the 19th century
7. Dorcas Gmelch - Swiss writer and translator known for her work on Swiss literature and culture
8. Dorcas Gazelle - a British singer-songwriter who gained fame with her single "Money"
9. Dorcas Good - one of the victims of the Salem witch trials in the 17th century
10. Dorcas Adeyemi - British fashion model and entrepreneur who founded the modest fashion brand "D'or Intimates"