Doreen

Doreen is an English name that arose in the late nineteenth century, most likely as an elaboration of Dora, itself a short form of Dorothy or Theodora, both of which derive from Greek elements meaning gift and god. The -een suffix follows an Irish diminutive pattern that became fashionable in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era. The name gained wider attention through Edna Lyall's 1894 novel Doreen, which helped popularize it across Britain and beyond. Related forms include Dorene and Dorine.