Female Name
Doreen
ˈdɔɹ.in
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Bluey characters
Chrono characters
civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
Discworld characters
Harry Potter characters
historians
literature
Marvel characters
Only Murders In The Building characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
classic120%
mature65%
formal65%
natural80%
wholesome140%
strong100%
refined100%
strange65%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Doreen is a feminine given name that originated as a combination of Dora and the name suffix 'een'. It first appeared in the 19th century and gained popularity through its use in literature, notably by the novelist Edna Lyall in her novel 'Doreen' (1894). The name is commonly used in English-speaking countries and is associated with various people and fictional characters.
Etymology
Original Form:
Combination of Dora and the suffix 'een'
Evolution:
The name evolved from a simple combination to a recognized given name in the 19th century.
Source:
Historical naming conventions and literary usage