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Dorian

Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-ee-uhn ]

Girl Name #68,314 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dorian is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Dorian often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#68,314
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie Doriie

Also a Boy Name

Dorian is also used as a boy name, ranked #539.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorian

Is Dorian a boy or girl name?
Dorian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68314. As a boy name, it is ranked #539. Dorian is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dorian?
Dorian is pronounced d-AWR-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Dorian?
Dorian is currently ranked #68314 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Dorian?
Common nicknames for Dorian include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doriie.
Is Dorian a common or rare name?
Dorian is an uncommon name, ranked #68314 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dorian

Dorian is a girl name .

Is Dorian a boy or girl name? Dorian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,314 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #539. Dorian is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dorian is currently ranked #68,314 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dorian include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Dorian include Doris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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