Dory, of Greek origin, means 'gift' and is often used as a feminine name. It gained popularity worldwide after being featured prominently in Pixar's animated film 'Finding Nemo'. The character Dory in the movie was memorable for her short-term memory loss, which made the name more widely recognized. However, its meaning remains positive and associated with generosity.
It appears that the name Dory was quite popular in the mid-20th century, with a notable spike in popularity between 1970 and 1972, reaching its peak at 14 births in 1972. However, it seems to have declined thereafter, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year after that until the 1980s. Overall, there were a total of 124 babies named Dory between 1919 and 1986.