The first name Doris

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About the first name Doris

Meaning

The name Doris is linked to ancient Greece and the name of the Dorians.

Historical origin

The name Doris comes from Greek Doris, the name of a region and a sea deity in Greek mythology.

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The recurring use of Doris reflects interest in names from antiquity, mythology, and classical history.

Pronunciation:do-risdɔɹɪs

Frequency of the first name Doris by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name DorisLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Doris in baptisms by year.5037251201825185918931927196119951825–1829 2 baptisms1890–1894 4 baptisms1905–1909 4 baptisms1910–1914 10 baptisms1915–1919 12 baptisms1925–1929 16 baptisms1930–1934 10 baptisms1935–1939 4 baptisms1940–1944 8 baptisms1945–1949 24 baptisms1950–1954 30 baptisms1955–1959 14 baptisms1960–1964 10 baptisms1965–1969 4 baptisms1970–1974 6 baptisms1980–1984 2 baptisms1995–1999 2 baptisms

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