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Doris name meaning
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in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Doris mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Doris
User Submitted Origins
Greek
55%
English
41%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nigeria says the name Doris is of Nigerian origin and means "God's gift and love".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Doris means "Gift of God" and is of African origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Doris means "Gift from God".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Doris means "Gift" and is of Greek / English origin.
- 2 submissions from South Africa and Malta agree the name Doris means "Love" and is of English origin.
- A user from Slovenia says the name Doris is of Greek origin and means "It's a Greek goddes of the sea and mistics".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Do"ris
A genus of nudibranchiate mollusks having a wreath of branchiæ on the back.
Etymology: L. Doris, the daughter of Oceanus, and wife of Nereus, Gr. �
Other Dictionary Sources
- A small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken
- (Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
Wiktionary
The feminine form of Doric.
- (Greek mythology) The daughter of Oceanus, who married Nereus and bore fifty sea-nymphs or nereids.
- A region of Asia Minor inhabited by the ancient Dorians.
- (astronomy) 48 Doris, a main belt asteroid.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, taken to regular use at the end of the 19th century.
- (Britain, slang) One's girlfriend, wife or significant other.
From the name of famous film star Doris Day; (Cockney rhyming slang).
Doris was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Cebuano, Danish, Faroese, German, Latin, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Doris
Notable Persons Named Doris
Doris Day
Doris Day is an actress, singer, and animal rights activist. She has been prominent since 1939. Doris was given the name Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff on April 3rd, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1951 to present. Doris was given the name Doris May Green on November 4th, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Donna Douglas
Donna Douglas was an actress, singer, writer, actor, and singing. She was most active from 1956 to 2008. Donna was given the name Doris Ione Smith on September 26th, 1932 in Pride, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, U.S. She died on January 1st, 2015.
Doris Duke
Doris Duke was a philanthropy, private collection, horticulture, socialite, philanthropist, art collector, and horticulturalist. Doris was born as the child of James Buchanan Duke on November 22nd, 1912 in New York City. She passed away on October 28th, 1993.
Doris Lessing
Doris Lessing was a novel, short story, biography, drama, libretto, and poetry writer. She was most active from 1950 to 2013. Doris was given the name Doris May Tayler on October 22nd, 1919 in Kermanshah. She died on November 17th, 2013.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin is a historian, author, political commentator, and pundit. She was most active from 1977 to present. Doris was given the name Doris Helen Kearns on January 4th, 1943 in Brooklyn.
- Doris MillerMilitary Person
- Doris BurkeTelevision Sports Reporter
- Edith Macefield
- Doris BuresPresident of the National Council
- Coleen GrayActress
- Doris MatsuiOffice Holder
- Doris Tate
- Doris Salcedo
- Doris LloydActress
- AlexandraMusician
- Doris DowlingActress
- Doris HartTennis Player
- Doris Kenyon
- Doris DragovićSinging
Notable Persons With the Last Name Doris
Notable Persons With the Last Name Doris
Doris
Doris is a pop music, soul music, funk, and psychedelic music singing. Her career lasted from 1960 to 1970. Doris was given the name Doris Svensson on July 1st, 1947.
Bob Doris
Bob Doris is a Deputy Convener of the, Health, Sport Committee, and Scottish Parliament. Bob was born on May 11th, 1973 in Vale of Leven, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
Kirsty Murray
Kirsty Murray is an author. Kirsty was given the name Boyd, Kirstin Doris on November 21st, 1960 in Melbourne, Victoria.
Steven Doris
Steven Doris is a soccer player for the Stirling Albion F.C., St Johnstone F.C., Montrose F.C., Arbroath F.C., and Dundee F.C. Steven was born on August 9th, 1988 in Perth, Scotland.
Stacy Doris
Stacy was born on May 21st, 1962. She left this life on January 31st, 2012.
Pierre Doris
Pierre was born in 1919. He died in 2009.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Doris | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.77% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 14.86% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.16% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.44% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Doris
People with the last name Doris are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Doris
| #70 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #2 | Names Inspired by Greek Myths |
| #14 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |