Dolores

Girl's name

Dolores is a Spanish name derived from the Virgin Mary's title "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores," meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows."

Meaning Sorrows
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 50 Rising
Peak year 1930

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dolores Huerta - Labor leader, civil rights activist
  • Dolores O'Riordan - Lead singer of The Cranberries
  • Dolores del Río - Mexican actress, Hollywood star
  • Dolores Costello - Silent film actress, grandmother of Drew Barrymore

Sisters for Dolores

Girl names closely related to Dolores

Cinthya Gizelle Jovana Vania Cinthia Pricilla Gissell Lizette

Brothers for Dolores

Boy names closely related to Dolores

Nestor Caesar Flavio Vidal Isac Lisandro Ceasar Geovani

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dolores

Delores Deloris Lola Lolita

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