Name:
Dorian
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Greek, Literary
Meaning:
Dorian originates in Greek language and as a masculine given name it was probably first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Dorians were a population of ancient Greece. The name itself has been used very rarely and it functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
DAWR-ee-ən
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Dore
Famous Dorian:
Dorian Gregory : actor
Dorian Harewood : actor
Dorian Smith : football player