I really like the name
Delores. I choose not to think of the "dolor" connection. It has such an elegant, by-gone era charm to it.
While I too like many "-is" names (
Mavis,
Damaris,
Phyllis,
Artemis,
Glynis,
Lois,
Iris,
Eirlys), I can't find it in my heart to warm up to
Doris.
Dora, yes, but not
Doris. It has a very clunky feeling to it. But since I love seeing almost any name being revived, meeting a little
Doris would still tickle me pink. It's the endangered species lover in me, I guess. I don't care for
Ethel, but wouldn't it be sweet to be introduced to one? It would be sort of a time machine feeling. Fun.