Doreena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-REE-nah / /dəˈriː.nə/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'sorrow'; English: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
Doreena is a variant of the name Doreen, which has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the word for sorrow, while in English, it is considered a diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God.' The name has been used in various forms since the early 20th century. It is relatively uncommon but has seen some use in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Doreena has remained relatively rare in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Doreen
- Dorina
International Variants
- Doreena (English)
- Doreen (English)
Famous people named Doreena
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Fictional characters named Doreena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Doreena was first seen in the United States in 1952. Doreena has ranked as high as #1049 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Doreena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Doreena (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |