Dolores
Dolores is a Spanish name meaning 'sorrows' or 'pain.' It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically in the title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, which translates to Our Lady of Sorrows. The name carries a depth of emotion and strength, often embodying compassion and a sense of enduring grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 212,776 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1930 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | Yes |
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Dolores Huerta (Civil Rights Activist, Co-founder of United Farm Workers) · Dolores O'Riordan (Musician, Lead singer of The Cranberries) · Dolores Claiborne (Fictional character in Stephen King's novel) · Dolores del Río (Actress, one of the first major female stars of Hollywood) · Dolores Hart (Actress turned nun, known for her role in *Where the Boys Are*)
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