Dorrian or Dorian?
Two spellings, side by side.
Dorrian and Dorian are two spellings of the same sound. Dorrian is listed with the meaning "A Greek name for females signifying a descendant of Dorus, relating to ancient Hellenic tribal origins" and Dorian with "From the sea; descendant of dorus. dorian was a character in oscar wildes novel the picture of dorian gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome". Dorrian is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Dorrian | Dorian |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Greek name for females signifying a descendant of Dorus, relating to ancient Hellenic tribal origins. | From the sea; descendant of dorus. dorian was a character in oscar wildes novel the picture of dorian gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Dor-rian | Do-rian |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Dorrian and Dorian
Is Dorrian or Dorian more common?
Dorrian is more often searched and saved on this site; Dorian is also used.
Do Dorrian and Dorian mean the same?
Dorrian: "A Greek name for females signifying a descendant of Dorus, relating to ancient Hellenic tribal origins". Dorian: "From the sea; descendant of dorus. dorian was a character in oscar wildes novel the picture of dorian gray who was given his wish that his portrait would age while he remained young and handsome".
How do you say Dorrian?
In parts: Dor-rian. Dorian is said the same way.
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