At a Glance: Name: Dori – Origin: Old Norse (Norse mythology, popularized by Tolkien) – Gender: Boy
Dori is an Old Norse (Norse mythology, popularized by Tolkien) boy's name. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.
Meaning & Origin of Dori
Origin: Old Norse (Norse mythology, popularized by Tolkien).
A common claim: Borer Actually: This is a common translation/gloss choice in some editions rather than a confirmed etymology; the Old Norse root is not established here.
Popularity of Dori
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1946–2024.
Lists That Include Dori
Similar Names
Bombur · Ori · Thorin · Nori · Fjalar · Durinn
