Dorinda
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Meaning & Etymology
Dorinda is a feminine given name, a combination of Dora and the name suffix -inda. It was coined by the English writers John Dryden and William D'Avenant for their play 'The Enchanted Island' (1667), a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. In the play, Dorinda is the sister of Miranda. The name is related to Dora and its variants, and it has been used in various cultural contexts since its creation.
Etymology
Original Form:
Dora + -inda
Evolution:
The name Dorinda was created by combining the name Dora with the suffix -inda, which was likely chosen for its melodic and feminine qualities. The suffix -inda has been used in other names to create a...
Source:
The name was first recorded in the play 'The Enchanted Island' by John Dryden and William D'Avenant in 1667.