As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The son of Dorr. Doran, Gaelic, an otter; Doran, grief, depression of spirits. Dorran, Gaelic, vexation, anger.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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