Fictional CharacterFictional — Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)
Dory
Forgetful blue tang fish from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory
Biography
An optimistic and forgetful blue tang fish who is the deuteragonist of Pixar's Finding Nemo and the protagonist of its sequel Finding Dory. She is known for her friendly nature and short-term memory loss.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Appears In
Finding Nemo (2003), Finding Dory (2016)
Thinking about the name
Dory
Greek origin
“A bright, playful name with multiple possible origins: potentially from Dorothy, the Greek 'gift of God,' or from the word 'dory,' a type of fish. Dory has been immortalized by the beloved blue tang character from Pixar films, giving it contemporary cultural resonance. The name conveys cheerfulness, optimism, and an adventurous spirit.”