Dorian
Meaning
From The Sea
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːriən/
Traits associated with the name Dorian:
Dorian has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.
Dogs named Dorian tend to be loving, strong-willed, industrious, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Dorian?
That you have an appreciation for the classics. Dorian Gray is a character from the classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
Is Dorian a good dog name?
Dorian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Dorian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Dorian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Dorian was, in the past month, the 6216th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Dorian is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Dorian was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Dorian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Dorian is most adored in Nebraska, Oregon and District of Columbia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Alabama and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dorian.
Most popular breeds named Dorian:
- German Shepherd
- American Pitbull Terrier
- Dalmatian
- Chihuahua
Dorian is found in these categories:
greek
Derived from Dorians, an ancient Greek tribe.
Dog names like Dorian:
May 09, 2022 ◆ Translated
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