Dorian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

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A name of Greek origin, Dorian is gender-neutral. The fascinating name Doris means “descendant of Dorus” or “from Doris” in the literal translation and refers to a region in Greece. Those who are familiar with Oscar Wilde, an Irish playwright and novelist, would recognize this name from his well-known novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which is a moral story that warns against vanity and excess. There is no question that baby will grow up to be a kind and humble person who brings love and kindness to everyone they meet.

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