Meaning of name Dolores

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Meaning

The name Dolores has the following meaning:

Despite the fact that it means "sorrows" in Spanish, the name was relatively popular, and even a glamorous favourite in the 1930s.

It is also an allusion to the Virgin Mary, Santa Maria de los Dolores.

This name can be given to both baby boys and girls. It is a unisex name.

Popularity

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As a baby girl name, Dolores is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.

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Pronunciation

The name Dolores is pronounced as doe-lor-ress

Origins

Dolores originates from the Spanish language.
See other suggested Spanish baby names.

Related names

The following names are baby names related to Dolores and are suitable names for brothers and sisters of Dolores: Boys - Damacio, Elian, Gonzalo, Nino, Girls - Alondra, Elmira, Esmeralda, Luz, Marianna, Both genders - Lynn, Maria

Variants

Popular Variants for the name Dolores: Dalora, Dalores, Dalorita, Delores (English), Deloris (English), Dolora, Dolorcita, Doloris, Dolorita, Doloritta, Dolours, Dores (Portugese), Lola (Spanish), Lolita (Spanish)

Nicknames

Common nicknames for the name Dolores are: Dolly, Lola

Style

We think the name Dolores should fall under the following style category: Traditional.

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Impression

Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Dolores to be: A steady and reliable worker

In one word, you might describe Dolores as a(n) "steady" person.

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Famous persons

The names of some famous persons by the name Dolores (or its variants) are:

Dolores Del Rio, born on 3 August , a famous actress. Dolores Del Rio's background: Mexican film actress. She was famous in Hollywood for her silent film roles, and only went on to make Mexican films later in her career. Her career was at its peak during the silent film era, churning out several movies like 'Ressurection'. However, her Mexican film acting fared well too, winning her four Mexico's Silver Ariel Awards. She is also known for her star role opposite Elvis Presley in 'Flaming Star' directed by Don Siegel.

Dolores Gray, born on 7 June, a famous actress. Dolores Gray's background: Tony Award-winning Broadway actress of the 1940s to 1950s. She earned a Tony Award for her role in 'Carnival in Flanders' Broadway musical, by Preston Sturges, though she is most identified with her supporting role in the film 'Kismet' which she did under contract with MGM.