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Dorris

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Pronounced DOR-iss /ˈdɔːr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A doubled-r spelling of Doris, from the Greek for 'Dorian woman.' In Greek myth Doris is a sea nymph, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids. A popular early-century spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft old spelling: Dorris restyles Doris ('Dorian woman,' Greek), said 'DOR-iss.' Early-century and gentle.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA doubled-r spelling of Doris, from the Greek for 'Dorian woman.' In Greek myth Doris is a sea nymph, wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids. A popular early-century spelling.

U.S. rank (1990)#13578 ↘ Falling

1990 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dorris respells Doris, from the Greek for 'Dorian woman' — in myth a sea nymph and mother of the Nereids. The variant appeared in the early 20th century, peaked in 1924, and gave way to plain Doris (said 'DOR-iss').

Dorris belonged to the early-century nurseries and is rare today. Rare, gentle, and vintage.

Did you know? Dorris is a doubled-r spelling of Doris ('Dorian woman') that peaked around 1924 and faded as the standard spelling held on.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Dorris — Variant of Doris; Greek 'Dorian woman'

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorris mean?

Dorris is a variant of Doris, from the Greek for 'Dorian woman.'

How do you pronounce Dorris?

It's said DOR-iss /ˈdɔːr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dorris a boy or girl name?

Dorris is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dorris?

Dorris peaked in the mid-twenties and is rare today.