Etymology

doris

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Today it means: One's girlfriend, wife or significant other. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Δωρίς
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Doris · proper noun, noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΔωρίς
  2. English todayDoris

From Ancient Greek Δωρίς (Dōrís). Etymology 1 sense 7 is owing to similarity to Boris.

Doris · proper noun2

  1. Irish · derived fromÓ Dubhruis
  2. English todayDoris

* Shortened Anglicized form of Irish Ó Dubhruis, from earlier Ó Dubhrosa, from Ó (“descendant”) + Dubhros, a name from dubh (“black”) + ros (“wood”). * A habitational French surname from d' (“of”) + Oris-en-Rattier (“a commune in Isère, France”).

Doris · adjective3

From the name of famous film star Doris Day.

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