Doran name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Doran d(o)-ran
Meaning: Exiled, Stranger, Fist and Gift
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What does Doran mean?

Doran means Exiled, Stranger, Fist or Gift used for both sexes which is used especially in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and English is originated from Celtic..

How do I pronounce Doran?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Doran is d(o)-ran.

Names that rhyme with Doran

How popular is the name Doran?

Doran is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1954, it ranked 1054th when 50 boys were named Doran.

Over 2658 babies in United States have been named Doran. The first name is an uncommon baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim. It had a short run of 9 years on Belgium boy names chart.

Doran is a common name in Pakistan while somewhat familiar name in Canada, India and Iran. According to our evaluation, over 8000 babies have been named Doran globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201896127
2017705511
2016602214
201595447
2014628813
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Doran in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands242299
Sweden2199
Norway2199
Denmark1090

What numbers say about Doran?

You live to surprise yourself. You stay true to your opinion and beliefs. Letter N as your capstone represents your sixth sense and strong intuition. When it comes to love, you easily get tired of being with one person only. You have to enjoy your solitude more and hanging around less. You are always open to hearing new opinions and perspectives. Pressure forces you to get things done fast and you like it.

If you like Doran, you would love these names

  •  Merlina - Rare unisex name Merlina came from Old French and Celtic, Merlina means "Sea, Hill or Fort" is specifically used in English and German
  •  Brenno - Origin of Brenno is in Celtic language bestowed upon boys, used mainly in Portuguese, meaning of Brenno is "Brennus"
  •  Maïwen - Maïwen's meaning is Happy or White has its origin in Celtic
  •  Rorik - Used in Frisian new-fangled and infrequent, Rorik is used as a baby boy name which is rooted from Celtic, Rorik means "Illustrious"
  •  Kalin - Principally used in Arabic and English unexpected, Kalin is originated from Celtic and Hebrew and is given to both boys and girls, meaning of Kalin is "Dog-like Devotion to God or Pure"
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Sibling Names for Doran

Are you considering the name Doran for your upcoming bundle of joy? If yes, then it's time to think about some suitable sibling names that go well with Doran. Here are some fantastic sibling name options that complement the unique and beautiful name, Doran.

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Famous people named Doran

  • Doran Godwin in Episode #1.6 as Actress
  • Doran Clark in Black Eagle as Actress
  • Doran William Cannon is writer of movie Hex

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