Doris

Doris Meaning & Origin

About Doris
The name Doris is of Greek origin and means "gift of the ocean" or "from the sea." It is derived from the Greek word "doron," meaning "gift," and is often associated with the sea and its tranquility. Doris is a name that symbolizes beauty, grace, and a deep connection to nature, particularly the ocean.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Doris are female.

Doris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doris in Braille

Here's how to represent Doris in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Doris in braille

How to Spell the Name Doris in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Doris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Doris in sign language

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