Doris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Doris Name at a Glance

Name	Doris
Meaning	Gift. In Greek mythology, the daughter of Oceanus and mother of the sea-nymph Nereids; also the name of a district of Greece. Famous bearer: American actress Doris Day.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Doris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Doris means “Gift. In Greek mythology, the daughter of Oceanus and mother of the sea-nymph Nereids; also the name of a district of Greece. Famous bearer: American actress Doris Day”. 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.

Doris Name Origin

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

Is Doris a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Doris

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