Dorian
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek ◈ 3 syllables
"From Doris, gift of the sea"

From Greek

The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young. Wilde may have taken it from the name of the ancient Greek tribe the Dorians.

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Dorian at a glance
MeaningFrom Doris, gift of the sea
OriginGreek
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
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Origin & history of Dorian
1
Greek roots
The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young. Wilde may have taken it from the name of the ancient Greek tribe the Dorians.
2
Root name
The root form of Dorian is Dorios — meaning From Doris, gift of the sea.
3
Modern usage
Dorian remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Dorian
3Syllables
7Life path
Numerology of Dorian
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
D4
O6
R9
I9
A1
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Dorian
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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