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Historically, I think Dorcas was somewhat common only because it's how the nickname Cassy/Cassie was derived. Once it became socially acceptable to veer from Biblical, saint, and other "classic" names to those from ancient mythology (particularly Greek & Roman), and Cassandra became popular, Dorcas fell by the wayside.

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And... honestly, that's understandable. Even if it weren't for the "dork" association, I honestly don't think Dorcas is attractive at all. It's one of the harshest names I know of - up there with Gertrude & Gudrun. If I'd somehow been compelled to use Dorcas, you bet your bottom dollar my little girl would've gone by Cassie!

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