Girl
Dorothy
“gift of god”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 58 of 100Popular
- Nicknames
- Dot · Dotty
About the name Dorothy
Dorothy is a feminine first name meaning “gift of god”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Dot, Dotty.
Frequently asked about Dorothy
- What does the name Dorothy mean?
- The first name Dorothy means “gift of god”.
- Where does the name Dorothy come from?
- Dorothy has its roots in Greek.
- Is Dorothy a girls' or boys' name?
- Dorothy is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Dorothy?
- Dorothy is a fairly common first name.
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