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The baby name Doris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɔːrɪs/ or /ˈdɔrɪs/ (DOR-iss).

Doris is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrɪs/ or /ˈdɔrɪs/ (DOR-iss)

What is the meaning of the name Doris ?

The baby name Doris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɔːrɪs/ or /ˈdɔrɪs/ (DOR-iss).

Doris is Greek in Origin.

Doris stems from Ancient Greek Dōrís (Δωρίς), denoting “a Dorian woman” or “of Doris,” the region associated with the Dorian Greeks. In classical myth, Doris is an Oceanid sea nymph, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids, which lends the name a maritime, nurturing aura. Some modern sources link it to Greek dōron “gift,” but that is largely folk etymology; its primary sense is ethnonymic/toponymic.

The name entered broad European and English use in the late 19th century, peaking between the 1920s and 1940s in Britain and North America, and enjoying parallel popularity in Germany and Scandinavia. Today it reads as a vintage classic with revival appeal. Variants and diminutives include Dori, Dorie, and Dorrie; spellings such as Dorris and Portuguese Dóris also occur. Related names - distinct in origin - are Dora, Dorothy, Dorothea, Doreen, and the masculine Dorian.

Doris has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Doris

Doris Day Actor|politician · Born 1922 · United States Doris Day was an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in classic films like 'Calamity Jane' and 'Pillow Talk'. She also had a successful singing career with hits such as 'Que Sera, Sera'. Her charming on-screen presence and melodious voice made her a beloved figure in entertainment history. Doris Leuthard Politician · Born 1963 · Switzerland Doris Leuthard is a Swiss politician best known for serving as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2006 to 2018. During her tenure, she held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation twice, in 2010 and 2017, and was instrumental in shaping Switzerland's energy policy. Doris Eaton Travis Actor · Born 1904 · United States Doris Eaton Travis was an American actress and dancer best known for being one of the last surviving Ziegfeld Follies girls. She graced the stage with her performances in the early 20th century and later became a dance instructor. Her life spanned over a century, marking her as a significant figure in the history of American theater.
Doris Singleton Actor · Born 1919 · United States Doris Singleton was an American actress best known for her role as Carolyn Appleby on the classic TV show I Love Lucy. She appeared in several episodes alongside Lucille Ball, adding to the show's comedic charm. Her career also included roles in other popular TV series like The Twilight Zone and My Three Sons. Doris Dawson Actor · Born 1909 · United States Doris Dawson was an American actress best known for her roles in silent films during the late 1920s. She starred in movies like 'The Rainbow' and 'The Little Wildcat', showcasing her talent during the transition from silent films to talkies.

Doris – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1978 #1 — 546
MT Girls 0 #6 431 3,773
SV 0 #11 1 283
SV Girls 0 #15 4 458
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
HN Girls 0 #17 20 884
HN 0 #20 3 704
Austria Girls 0 #29 3,332 1,885
GH Girls 0 #30 1,512 6,973
BI Girls 0 #31 3 726
MT 0 #31 13 1,767
PA Girls 0 #31 1,494 9,861
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
EE 0 #33 5 1,051
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
BI Boys 0 #42 3 917
PE Girls 0 #43 9,411 14,861
CM 0 #45 11 2,592
MO 0 #46 7 2,706
PR 0 #49 7 1,497
TW 0 #49 52 4,523
Austria Girls 1989 #51 178 58
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
SG Girls 0 #53 1,710 18,916
Austria 0 #55 260 850
GH 0 #56 284 5,396
CY 0 #57 4 1,632
CO Girls 0 #62 17,491 16,140
AL 0 #64 12 2,372
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
NG Girls 0 #64 4,543 15,093
PR Girls 0 #66 114 3,171
TW Girls 0 #66 303 8,139
CN 0 #69 17 3,857
SI 0 #69 11 1,612
Germany Girls 0 #76 5,807 4,949
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
BN Girls 0 #82 25 5,459
CN Girls 0 #82 543 8,829
RS 0 #83 2 923
PH 0 #86 11 5,607
HR Girls 0 #91 460 3,687
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
EC 0 #95 21 2,502
PA 0 #95 36 3,797
HR 0 #99 96 2,081
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
EC Girls 0 #103 167 3,650
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
CY Girls 0 #108 14 3,755
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CR Girls 0 #116 920 11,342
BW Girls 0 #117 32 4,216
EE Girls 0 #117 22 1,888
CM Girls 0 #120 923 11,671
HK Girls 0 #120 1,364 16,104
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
Sweden Girls 2022 #122 60 1,568
GT Girls 0 #125 728 7,500
HK 0 #125 295 8,483
CR 0 #130 29 5,526
CL Girls 0 #131 3,546 14,098
RS Girls 0 #132 6 1,651
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
MO Girls 0 #134 127 7,056
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
SI Girls 0 #135 40 2,769
PE 0 #136 202 6,350
SG 0 #136 142 11,010
Norway Girls 1987 #139 4 561
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
LU Girls 0 #155 31 4,850
NG 0 #161 105 5,926
BO Girls 0 #164 1,063 9,488
UY 0 #174 9 2,477
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
CO 0 #177 504 7,768
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
AL Girls 0 #180 43 4,141
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
AR 0 #187 7 2,915
Germany 0 #191 326 2,542
DK 0 #193 11 5,198
UY Girls 0 #196 527 6,731
GT 0 #200 117 5,948
GR Girls 0 #203 40 6,293
NA Girls 0 #204 21 7,146
PL 0 #204 9 2,600
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
DK Girls 0 #209 112 7,429
HU Girls 0 #212 12 3,308
JP Girls 0 #212 34 6,592
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
MY Girls 0 #228 1,505 24,821
JM Girls 0 #235 25 7,507
PL Girls 0 #235 134 5,096
MU Girls 0 #237 115 8,539
MY 0 #240 95 12,352
AL Boys 0 #242 57 5,122
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
Canada Girls 2024 #264 22 2,795
CL 0 #265 161 6,867
IL 0 #265 10 6,291
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
QA Girls 0 #279 38 15,378
BO 0 #294 88 6,868
PH Girls 0 #295 97 13,098
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
JO Girls 0 #304 22 7,570
MX Girls 0 #305 2,754 17,781
CZ Girls 0 #306 36 5,378
GH Boys 0 #309 37 8,138
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
MX 0 #315 99 8,339
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
AR Girls 0 #330 352 8,289
BR 0 #330 16 5,969
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
Finland Girls 0 #352 40 1,368
SD Girls 0 #353 6 7,678
OM Girls 0 #358 39 15,987
Spain Girls 0 #366 1,055 5,561
NL 0 #366 26 2,481
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
ZA Girls 0 #382 1,510 25,928
Spain 0 #385 68 2,326
KW Girls 0 #396 120 19,177
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PT Girls 0 #398 54 7,952
IT Girls 0 #399 2,718 9,415
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
France Boys 2014 #414 4 2,861
Finland Girls 2026 #416 504 3,895
ZA 0 #420 28 14,421
PS Girls 0 #446 78 10,981
GT Boys 0 #461 14 7,625
AE Girls 0 #463 91 20,968
PA Boys 0 #464 18 9,305
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
CR Boys 0 #478 10 10,188
RU Girls 0 #478 21 11,913
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
IL Girls 0 #489 130 11,648
IR Girls 0 #489 42 8,334
CM Boys 0 #496 55 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
LY 0 #520 16 12,703
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IT 0 #538 180 4,183
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BO Boys 0 #573 20 9,244
LB 0 #579 80 13,263
NL Girls 0 #603 372 5,933
IN Girls 0 #619 13 13,121
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
CL Boys 0 #639 27 13,390
SG Boys 0 #684 14 17,960
BR Girls 0 #741 204 12,708
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
CO Boys 0 #749 173 15,656
PE Boys 0 #757 122 14,506
SA Girls 0 #758 178 25,931
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
BR Boys 0 #780 6 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #831 86 8,487
NG Boys 0 #882 70 16,906
EG Girls 0 #886 74 14,742
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #915 16 5,610
NL Boys 0 #934 18 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #938 15 5,697
MX Boys 0 #940 43 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
MA 0 #1,106 23 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,133 46 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,312 160 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,596 19 28,008

Doris is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Norway
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Doris

Doris is predominantly a girl's name.
Doris is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɔːrɪs/ or /ˈdɔrɪs/ (DOR-iss).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Δωρίς (Ancient Greek), Dorie, Dorrie, Dory and Doreen.
Yes, very popular — Doris ranked #1 in Ireland in 1978, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Doris ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1978).
Doris's popularity is rising. It moved from #406 in 2011 to #400 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Doris are in our database, including Doris Day (Actor|politician), Doris Leuthard (Politician), Doris Eaton Travis (Actor).