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I don't love the name Dora because it seems clunky and dusty - even Nora I'm hot and cold on, although I love Cora for some reason. But I don't think Dora is necessarily a bad name. Dora the Explorer poses teasing potential, sure, but so many names have teasing potential that that doesn't seem like a huge deterrent. Plus, Dora the Explorer isn't a bad association. I think Dora would be a good nickname for names like Dorothy, Theodora, Isadora, etc.

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The only Dora I've ever met went by Ruby instead of her legal name. If I was introduced to a positive Dora, I'm sure I would like the name a little more.

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LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS
- Shel Silverstein

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Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me—
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.