How popular is the name Doris
In 2025, 6 babies were named Doris in England and Wales.
England and Wales
- In 2025
- 6births
- Peak year
- 201513 births
- Since 1996
- 194births from 1996 to 2025
The United States
- Peak decade
- 1920s151,193 births
Doris: name meaning, origin and numerology
Doris means “Dorian woman”, a nod to a Greek tribe, and was a sea nymph’s name; its total, 11, is the number of intuition.
- inspiration
- intuition
- radiance
The essentials
Doris at a glance
For you
The 11 gives a Doris a fine intuition, an eye for hidden moods and demanding standards for herself and for her work.
A strength
Spotting in a conversation the sentence that bothers, the one nobody picks up on.
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- Origin
- Greek
- Active number
- 11, inspiration
Where the name Doris comes from
Doris is a Greek name meaning “Dorian woman”, a reference to the Dorians, one of the Greek tribes, who settled in the Peloponnese.
In Greek mythology Doris was a sea nymph, a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. English speakers began taking Doris as a first name during the 19th century, and the actress and singer Doris Day is among the best-known women who carried it.
The name Doris in numerology
Doris tallies 29 over five letters, and the 11 at the bottom of the sum stays as it is.
That number belongs to intuition: a Doris often feels a mood before a word is spoken, registers a shift in a room and may be stirred by a song or an unkind remark more than she lets people see. Ideals matter, and she measures herself against them.
O and I, her vowels, make 6, which means care for others and a craving for harmony around her. D, R and S make 5 on the consonant side, so what she does is lively and adaptable. A new route appeals more than a fixed one, and changed plans rarely rattle her.
D, a 4, opens the name, giving a sober, dependable impression. Then comes O, a 6, and in the face of the unexpected her instinct is to check on the people nearby.
Sensitivity, care and movement give the name a rich texture, with a tension that can prove fruitful. One name offers one reading; the rest of the identity adds nuance.
Doris: popularity, compatibility and advice
The 2 in compatibility
The name Doris gives a 11, read as a 2 for comparison. Its pairs with the other numbers describe where it agrees and where it contrasts.
A tip for the name Doris
Look at your birth date next to the 11 of Doris.
If it shows a calmer number, the first name brings sensitivity to it; if it also shows an 11, learn to protect your energy and rest between efforts.
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How is it calculated?
Each letter is worth a digit from 1 to 9, and the total is reduced to a single digit.
D 4 + O 6 + R 9 + I 9 + S 1 = 29 → 11
The calculation, letter by letter
D 4 + O 6 + R 9 + I 9 + S 1 = 29 → 11
- Initial
- D
Frequently asked questions about the name Doris
What does the name Doris mean?
Doris means “Dorian woman” in Greek, a reference to the Dorians, a tribe that settled in the Peloponnese. In myth it was also the name of a sea nymph. The letters come to 29 and then 11, a figure never reduced, tied to intuition and inspiration; vowels give 6 and consonants 5.
Who was Doris in Greek mythology?
Doris was a sea nymph, a daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. Mythology counts her among the Oceanids, the many children of the sea. Her name is simply the feminine form of the Greek word for a Dorian, the name of a Greek tribe. English speakers started using Doris as a given name in the 19th century.
Is Doris a popular name?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Doris in England and Wales. Source: ONS, SSA.
Which names go well with Doris in numerology?
No name is “made for” Doris. Numerology compares numbers: Doris is a 11, read as a 2 when two numbers are compared, and the “Doris and…?” test or the pair pages for the 2 show how this number fits with the others. A relationship is more than two first names; each person’s date of birth changes the reading.
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