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Origin: Irish

Meaning: stranger; exile; warrior; wanderer

Doran is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, celebrating those unafraid to pave their own path. A variant of the name Deoradhán, Doran is born from the Gaelic deoradh, meaning "stranger” or "exile." Its additional definition of "warrior" eludes to one fearlessly pursuing new frontiers as opposed to simply existing on the outskirts. Indeed, there are many who interpret Doran as a "wanderer," encouraging baby to approach life with an open heart and an adventurous mind.