Dorsey

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
From an English surname meaning "from Orsay", which is a place in France. Also means "dark river"
Pronunciation
DOR-see
DOR-see(American English)
Popularity
Dorsey is not a commonly used name, but is occasionally given to both male and female babies. Its popularity is not high on the baby name charts around the world.

cartoon of the name Dorsey
Cartoon of Dorsey

Dorsey Name meanings & History

From an English surname meaning "from Orsay", which is a place in France. Also means "dark river". Transferred use of the surname Dorsey. The name Dorsey is suitable for babies born in the English-speaking countries as it has its root in the English language. It can be a wonderful choice for parents looking for a unique name for their child that stands out but at the same time is not too unusual.

Zodiac Sign of Dorsey: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dorsey:

D: Daddy,Domestic,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined,Doting

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

S: Sex,Status,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Sensuality,Success

E: Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Dorsey is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Dorsey include American jazz musician Tommy Dorsey, American football player Tony Dorsey, and American country musician Lee Dorsey.

Related Names to Dorsey

Darcy, Doris, Dorian, Douglas, Orson