Dolores

Sorrows

GenderGirlOriginSpanishSay itdoh-LOH-resPopularityUncommon
Pronounced doh-LOH-res

About the name Dolores

Dolores is a devotional name referring to the sorrows of the Virgin Mary, once extremely common in Spain. It has a solemn beauty and old-fashioned dignity.

Dignified and resilient, with quiet inner strength.

Fun fact

Labor activist Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union.

Nicknames for Dolores

LolaLolita

Variations

DeloresLolesLola

Famous people named Dolores

  • Dolores O'Riordan (musician)
  • Dolores Huerta (labor leader)

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