Delores
d(e)-lo-res
US Popularity:8507
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Sorrows
Delores is a feminine name of Spanish origin. This name, most commonly famous for its sibling version—Dolores—in the role of the cruel Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter series, takes on a lot of different connotations. She was as quick and clever as she was vicious, and she knew precisely how to navigate the trenches of the wizarding world's politics. But movies aside, this name has a deeper meaning of "sorrows." Though that may not seem like the most inviting definition, it's worth keeping in mind that life's greatest joys can only be experienced when they've outshone the darkest times.
How Popular Is The Name Delores?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Delores is currently #4901 on The Bump
Girl:Delores is currently #3249 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Delores is currently #8507 in U.S. births
Girl:Delores is currently #4884 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4884
in 2023
+ 3254
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Delores
Behind the Name, Delores, January 2019
Behind the Name, Dolores, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Dolores, September 2018
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 122, 125
IMDb, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Imelda Staunton: Dolores Umbridge
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