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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dorian woman
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DOR-iss
Doris is a Greek name that means "Dorian woman," and it's pronounced DOR-iss. You'll often see it lumped in with Dorothy and Dora and glossed as "gift," but that's not accurate: Doris comes from Δωρίς, referring to the Dorian Greeks or the mythological sea-nymph Doris, and the "gift" meaning belongs to a different, unrelated name family.
Meaning & Origin of Doris
Meaning: Dorian woman.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: gift Actually: Doris is often lumped in with Dorothy/Dora and glossed as 'gift,' but it actually derives from Δωρίς, referring to the Dorian Greeks or the mythological sea-nymph Doris — the 'gift' meaning belongs to a different, unrelated name family.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Doris
DOR-issIPA /ˈdɔːrɪs/
Popularity of Doris
Doris peaked at #6 in 1929, when 16,498 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2195, with 86 babies.
Names Like Doris
These names have followed a similar path to Doris in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Doris mean?
Dorian woman. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Doris?
Doris is pronounced DOR-iss (IPA: /ˈdɔːrɪs/).
Is Doris a popular name right now?
Doris peaked at #6 in 1929 and is ranked #2195 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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