Doris etymology

Etymology and Origin:

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: "Gift of the ocean"

Background:

The name Doris is derived from the Greek word "Dōris," which means "gift of the ocean." In Greek mythology, Doris was a sea nymph and the consort of the sea god Nereus. She was the mother of the Nereids, who were fifty sea nymphs who attended Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Popularity as a Given Name:

Doris became a popular given name for girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. It peaked in popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, and has declined in usage since then.

Famous People Named Doris:

• Doris Day (American singer and actress)
• Doris Lessing (British writer and Nobel laureate)
• Doris Duke (American philanthropist and art collector)
• Doris Roberts (American actress)
• Doris Walker (British actress and comedian)

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