Girl Name · Spanish Origin
Dolores
Dolores is a girl baby name of Spanish origin, meaning "Sorrows, pains". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dolores often also consider Delores.
Dolores meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sorrows, pains
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Dolores to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dolores as D·O·L·O·R·E·S, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dolores is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Dolores variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Doloresa, Dolorese, Doloresy, Dolore.
- Nicknames: Dolo and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dolores with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dolores middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delores, Deloras, Domingo, Dillard, Delroy — full picks on the sibling names for Dolores guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dolores? Browse our names like Dolores guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dolores
What does the name Dolores mean?
Dolores means "Sorrows, pains" and is of Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Dolores?
Dolores originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dolores?
Dolores has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dolores a boy's or girl's name?
Dolores is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dolores in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dolores sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Dolores?
Names that share Dolores's sound and style include Delores, Deloras, Domingo, Dillard, Delroy.
What middle names pair well with Dolores?
Good middle-name fits for Dolores pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dolores is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dolores is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dolores?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dolores share its rhythm without rhyming — Delores, Deloras, Domingo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.