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Doreen

dor-EEN

Popularity

#5827

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

46,463

Peak Year

#2,574 in 1956

First Recorded

1900

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A modern name derived from the Greek 'doron', meaning 'gift'.

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DoriDory

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Doreen Massey

    British Marxist geographer and social scientist.

  • Doreen Cannon

    American film and television actress.

Nicknames

DoriDory

Spelling Variations

DoreaneDorena

Similar Names

MaureenColleenEileenAdore

Personality Traits

kindgentleartisticintuitive

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