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Dorien

DOR-ee-ən

Popularity

#7872

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,269

Peak Year

#108 in 2004

First Recorded

1941

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variation of Dorian, meaning 'of Doris' or 'from Doris'. Doris was an ancient Greek sea nymph, and Dorian refers to a region in ancient Greece.

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DorDory

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dorien Wilson

    American actor, comedian and talk show host.

Nicknames

DorDory

Spelling Variations

DorianDorien

Similar Names

AdrianOrionLysanderSebastian

Personality Traits

ArtisticCharmingCreativeIntellectual

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