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Doireann


Gender: Feminine
Language
: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Doireann is an Irish Gaelic name which either means “Daughter of Fionn” or “sullen.”

History:
Doireann is a traditional, old Irish name. It has been revived in Ireland, in the 20th century.

Pronunciation: dore-een.

Alternates: Dorean, Doirind.
Anglicized: Doreen, Doren.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Doireann

Popularity of Doireann:
Popularity (for newborns)
:
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

Popularity of Dorean:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A



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