Dorian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dorian Name at a Glance

Name	Dorian
Meaning	Descendant of Dorus. Dorian was a character in Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dorian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dorian means “Descendant of Dorus. Dorian was a character in Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dorian Name Origin

Our database records Dorian under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dorian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dorian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dorian

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