Doris
Meaning of Doris
Doris is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as DOR-is (/ˈdɔrɪs/). The name has variations, including Dorothy. Doris has been used for baby girls in the United States since at least the late 19th century. In recent years, its popularity has declined, but it still remains a recognizable and timeless choice. The name Doris carries a sense of classic charm and elegance. It brings to mind strong and independent women throughout history who have made their mark in various fields. Although not as common today, Doris is a name that exudes grace and sophistication.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DOR-is (/ˈdɔrɪs/)
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Notable People Named Doris
| Doris Day was a successful American actress and singer known for her chart-topping recordings and prolific solo career. |
| Doris Schoettler-Boll - Doris Schöttler-Boll was a German artist known for her de-constructivist works created through Photomontage and Collage. |
| Doris Kearns Goodwin is an accomplished American biographer, historian, and political commentator known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning book on Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and her work on American television miniseries. |
| Doris Okada Matsui is a Japanese-American politician who has been a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 7th congressional district since 2005. |
| Doris Wishman was an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for her work in the sexploitation film genre, with a career spanning over four decades and at least 30 feature films to her credit. |
| Doris Eaton Travis was the last surviving Ziegfeld Girl, known for her career as a dancer, actress, instructor, writer, and rancher. |
| Doris Batcheller Humphrey was an influential American dancer and choreographer known for her pioneering work in modern dance, which is still studied and performed today. |
| Doris Burke is a trailblazing American sports announcer and analyst known for her work on NBA and college basketball games, as well as being the first female commentator for New York Knicks games on radio and television. |
| Doris Haddock - Doris "Granny D" Haddock was an American political activist known for her cross-country walk to advocate for campaign finance reform and her run for the U.S. Senate in 2004. |
| Doris Davenport is a writer, educator, and poet known for her essay in This Bridge Called My Back and her work in poetry and education. |
| Doris Schattschneider - Doris J. Schattschneider is an American mathematician known for her work on tessellations, M. C. Escher's art, and her contributions to the validation and popularization of pentagon tiling discoveries. |
| Doris Marie Payne is an American convicted jewel thief. |
| Doris Funnye Innis - Doris Valdena Funnye Innis was an influential American writer, editor, and educator known for her significant contributions to civil rights, particularly as the editor of Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) publications in the 1970s and 1980s. |
| Doris Gwendolyn Tate was an American activist for crime victims' rights and mother of actress Sharon Tate, known for her influential work in amending California criminal laws. |
| Doris Fitton - Dame Doris Alice Lucy Walkden Fitton was an influential Australian actress, theatrical director, and producer who founded and led The Independent Theatre Ltd. in Sydney for 35 years. |
