Dorene: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Dorene is a feminine given name that originated from the Greek name Dorothea. The name Dorene means "gift of God" or "God's gift."

The name Dorene is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which means "gift of God" or "God's gift".

The popularity of the name Dorene has been declining in recent years. According to the Social Security Administration, Dorene was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s, but has since seen a decrease in usage. In 2020, Dorene did not rank in the top 1000 names for newborn girls in the United States. Therefore, it can be considered a less common name in modern times.

Some possible variations of the name Dorene include:
1. Dorine
2. Dorreen
3. Dorena
4. Doreen
5. Doriane
6. Doriene
7. Doryn
8. Dorinda
9. Doron
10. Dorrianne

Some common nicknames for the name Dorene include:
1. Dory
2. Dor
3. Ren
4. Dodo
5. Dora
6. Dorie
7. Dori
8. Deedee
9. Renie
10. Nene

1. Dorene Rentz - American Alzheimer's researcher and neurologist
2. Dorene Taylor - American singer and actress
3. Dorene O'Brien - American author and short story writer
4. Dorene C. Dominguez - CEO of Vanir Group of Companies Inc.
5. Dorene Hojnicki - American track and field athlete
6. Doreen Simmons - English sumo wrestling commentator and writer (often referred to as Dorene)
7. Dorene Wiese - Native American activist and leader
8. Doreen Lawrence - Baroness and mother of murdered British teenager Stephen Lawrence
9. Dorene M. Dominguez - Businesswoman and philanthropist, CEO of The Vanir Group of Companies Inc.
10. Doreen Mantle - British actress, known for her role in the TV series "One Foot in the Grave"