Meaning of name Doris

The names of some famous persons by the name Doris (or its variants) are:

Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff, born on 3 April, a famous actress. Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff's background: Known as Doris Day, she is a vivacious American actress, singer and animal welfare advocate who had shed the stereotypical image of a dumb blonde. She was one of the most successful actresses of the 1950s and 1960s, being an all-rounder, who could sing, dance, act and do comedy shows. She has some 40 films and 45 albums to her credit. She is best known for her portrayal of singer Ruth Etting in the film 'Love Me or Leave Me'.

Doris Lessing, born on 22 October, a famous writer. Doris Lessing's background: British writer. Her works include the famed 'The Grass is Singing' and 'The Golden Notebook'. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 2007, and is the oldest woman to win the accolade. Her novels have proven her to be very sharp in her perception of the world, and therefore have provided her readers with many valuable views.