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Doris

Originating from Greek, Doris is a gender-neutral name. Meaning “gift” or “gift from the sea”, Doris comes from the Greek myth tribe, the Dorians. These mythical dwellers occupied the Peloponnese and its crystal blue waters. Whether you’re a lover of Greek mythology or see baby as your own gift, Doris is an excellent baby name.
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Meaning

Gift, gift from the sea

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Pronunciation

DAWR-is

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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.

Gracious Timeless Elegant Sophisticated

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Doris Day

Doris Day

Actress, Singer

Born: April 3, 1922 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Doris Lessing

Doris Lessing

Writer

Born: October 22, 1919 · Kermanshah, Iran

Portrait of Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Historian, Author

Born: January 4, 1943 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Actress

Born: November 4, 1925 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Doris Salcedo

Doris Salcedo

Artist

Born: October 19, 1958 · Bogotá, Colombia

Portrait of Doris Miller

Doris Miller

Military Leader

Born: October 12, 1919 · Waco, Texas, USA

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

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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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