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Dorian

DOHR-ee-ən

Popularity

#15868

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

28,161

Peak Year

#703 in 2000

First Recorded

1915

Style

Mythological, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Dorian is of Greek origin, derived from the name of a Greek tribe, meaning "of Doris."

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Gender Split

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dorian Harewood

    American actor known for roles in film & TV

  • Dorian Yates

    English retired professional bodybuilder, six-time Mr. Olympia

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentUniqueArtisticCharismatic

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