Name Dorian Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Dorian

Dorian is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Dorian thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Dorian?

Dorian is a name for boys and seldom for girls. It derived from the ancient Greek tribe the Dorians and is a derivation of the Greek hero Doros.

What does the name Dorian mean?

Dorian means “gift of the sea”, “child of the sea” (from Greek “dóros” = gift) and “of the Dorians” or “of Doros”.

Pronunciation of Dorian

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