Dory

Dory is an English given name functioning as a short form of Dorothy or Doris, both of ultimately Greek origin. Dorothy derives from Dorothea, combining Greek doron (gift) and theos (god), essentially meaning gift of god, while Doris refers to a region of ancient Greece and was also the name of a sea nymph in Greek mythology. The name gained renewed popular recognition through the animated film Finding Nemo and its sequel, in which Dory is a memorable fish character. Related forms include Dori, Dorrie, and the fuller names Dorothea and Doris.