Dorland
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorland
The given name 'Dorland' is of English origin, meaning "land of the Dor" or "dweller at the deer land," derived from Old English *dor* (deer) and *land* (land).
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Etymology
The given name 'Dorland' is of English origin, meaning "land of the Dor" or "dweller at the deer land," derived from Old English *dor* (deer) and *land* (land). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and historically appears as a surname or place name rather than a common given name, with notable usage in the United States from the 19th century onward.
Dorland currently ranks #3,676 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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