Doris

The meaning of Doris is 'gift' or 'bounty'. It is a name typically given to girls and is of Greek origin. The name comes from the Greek word 'doron', meaning 'gift' and 'zoros', meaning 'pure'. It is a connotation for the 'goddess of the freshwater'. It is associated with an Oceanid from Greek mythology called Doris. She is the wife of Nereus and one of the sea nymphs whose parents are Tethys and the ocean god, Oceanus. Her name is also synonymous with 'fertility of the ocean'. The name also means 'Dorian woman', and the Dorians were a tribe founded by Dorus, a son of Hellen. A famous namesake is Doris Day, an award-winning actress and singer popularly known for her role as Jan Morrow in the movie 'Pillow Talk'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

gift of the ocean

Origin

Greek

Numerology

D is for dandy, a description of you!

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

I is for interest, you show in others.

S is for success, in all you will do.

Lucky

Doris lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Doris

• Saint Hilda of Whitby English abbess
• Hilda Doolittle aka H.D. American poet and novelist
• Hilda Sophie Marie Adélaïde Wilhelmine de Nassau Weilburg, Princess of Luxembourg
• Hilda Charlotte Wilhelmine Princess of Nassau, last Grand Duchess of Baden
• Hilda Cathy Heine 8th President of the Marshall Islands

Doris in Pop Culture

• Lara Croft main character in the Tomb Raider video game series
• Lara Jean Song Covey main character in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" series by Jenny Han
• Lara Antipova character in Boris Pasternak's "Doctor Zhivago," 1965 movie, and basis for song "Lara's Theme" by Maurice Jarr
• Lane Daniels character in movie "Beauty and the Briefcase"
• Lane Bryant plus,size clothing chain