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.
Numerology
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
Personality Traits
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