Doris Name Meaning
The name Doris comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Doris below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Doris Name Meaning
English, German, Croatian, Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyFrom the ancient Greek name Δωρις (Doris) which meant "Dorian woman". The Dorians were a Greek tribe who occupied the Peloponnese starting in the 12th century...
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