Origin and Meaning of Doreen
Meaning & Origin
Sincere, a variant of the name Dorinda, meaning 'gift' or 'aunt'
Origin: English - Derived from the Latin name 'Dorina', which itself is a diminutive form of 'Dorothy', meaning 'gift of God'.
Interesting Facts
- Doreen became popular in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
- The name is considered a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Dorothy, popularized in part by the character Dorothy from 'The Wizard of Oz'.
- Notable bearers include Doreen Virtue, an author and speaker in the field of New Age spirituality, and Doreen Lawrence, an advocate for justice in the UK.
- Doreen's popularity peaked in the 1940s and 1950s, but has since declined in usage in recent decades.
- Related names include Dorrie, Dori, and the more common Dorothy and Dorinda.