Meaning This name derives from the mother of sea nymphs in Greek mythology, and it means sea-loving or the sea. Origin of Doris Greek +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Elizabeth, Rose Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Doris DOOR-iss Similar Names Neried Dorie Dorrie Dorris Dorice Dorisa Dorita Dorry Hyades Nerida Year by Year Popularity of Doris