Doreen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Doreen Name at a Glance

Name	Doreen
Meaning	A variant of Doirean, derived from a Celtic word meaning sullen.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Doreen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Doreen means “A variant of Doirean, derived from a Celtic word meaning sullen”. 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.

Doreen Name Origin

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

Is Doreen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Doreen

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