Greek · Girl name
Doris
“Dorian woman”
About the name Doris
Doris comes from Greek and means Dorian woman, referring to Doris, a small region of central Greece regarded as the homeland of the Dorians. In Greek mythology Doris was a sea nymph, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and mother of the Nereids. The name came into English use in the nineteenth century. Notable bearers include the American actress and singer Doris Day and the British novelist Doris Lessing.
- Meaning
- Dorian woman
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DOR-is(2 syl.)
Middle names for Doris
- Doris Marie
- Doris Elizabeth
- Doris Anne
- Doris Grace
- Doris Louise
Questions about Doris
- What does Doris mean?
- Doris is a Greek name meaning "Dorian woman".
- How do you pronounce Doris?
- Doris is pronounced DOR-is, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Doris?
- Variants of Doris include Doria, Dory.
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