Doe

English

"a female deer"

Doe Origin and Meaning

The name Doe is girl's name of English origin meaning "a female deer".

Doe is a soft and gentle-eyed middle name possibility and, like Fawn, one of the few animal names open to girls.

The Ballad of Baby Doe is a modern American opera based on the story of Elizabeth McCourt Tabor, known as Baby Doe.

So yes, use the sweet Doe as a middle name for your daughter--just not if her first name will be Jane.

Doe Popularity

• 1981 Nameberry 2023