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Dorise

DOH-rees

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

461

Peak Year

#16 in 1960

First Recorded

1919

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Doris, derived from the Greek 'Doris' meaning 'gift of the ocean'. It also has connections to the Dorians, an ancient Greek tribe.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Doris Day

    Iconic actress and singer of the 20th century

  • Doris Lessing

    Nobel Prize-winning British novelist and poet

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

CharmingGracefulArtisticKind

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