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Dorris

DOR-iss

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,035

Peak Year

#354 in 1924

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dorris is a variant of Doris, a Greek name meaning 'gift of the ocean'. In Greek mythology, Doris was a sea nymph, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Doris Day

    American actress, singer, and animal welfare advocate

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Personality Traits

kindgentlegracefulartisticsensitive

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