Name Profile
Doris
Name Story
Traits
- Gracious
- Timeless
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
Compatibility
Doris pairs well with classic and vintage names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance and charm to the group. As a middle name, it complements both traditional and modern first names. Doris has a timeless quality that fits well with a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, from European to American classics.
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Doris Day
Actress, Singer
Born: April 3, 1922 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Doris Lessing
Writer
Born: October 22, 1919 · Kermanshah, Iran
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Historian, Author
Born: January 4, 1943 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Doris Roberts
Actress
Born: November 4, 1925 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Doris Salcedo
Artist
Born: October 19, 1958 · Bogotá, Colombia
Doris Miller
Military Leader
Born: October 12, 1919 · Waco, Texas, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Doris Original form
- Δωρίς Greek
- Дорис Russian
- 朵丽丝 Chinese
- Arabic
- Hebrew
- Japanese
- Korean
Cultural Adaptations
- دوريس (Dūris) Arabic
- דוריס (Doris) Hebrew
- ドリス (Dorisu) Japanese
- 도리스 (Doriseu) Korean
Frequently Asked Questions about Doris
- What does Doris mean?
- Gift, gift from the sea
- What is the origin of Doris?
- Doris has Greek origins.
- Is Doris popular?
- Doris has been viewed 134 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Doris?
- Similar names include Grace, Sofia, Jabari, Federico, Odessa.
- How do you pronounce Doris?
- Doris is pronounced DAWR-is.
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