Dorothy

Dorothy is the English form of Dorothea and means "gift of God," derived from the Ancient Greek dôron for "gift" and theós for "God, divine." The name Dorothy is widely used throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the USA.

What does the name Dorothy mean?

Dorothy is the English form of Dorothea and means "gift of God," derived from the Ancient Greek dôron for "gift" and theós for "God, divine." The name Dorothy is widely used throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the USA. It was especially popular in the first half of the 20th century. Variants of Dorothy include Dortha and Dorthy. Common English short forms are Dee, Dodie, Dolly, Dora, Doreen, Doretta, Doria, Dorinda, Dorine, Dory, Dottie, and Thea.

Where does the name Dorothy come from?

Etymology Dorothy is a feminine first name of Ancient Greek origin meaning "gift of God." Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Dorothy?

Sound & pronunciation of Dorothy: Dorothy is three to four syllables and has an English accent. Pronounced as "Do-ro-thy" [ˈdɒrəti] or Germanized [ˈdoːʁoti], the emphasis is usually on the first syllable. The darker 'o' at the beginning gives the name depth. The sequence of soft 'r' and 't' sounds creates a lively internal movement. Thus, Dorothy appears both classic and lively - rich in tradition, sonorous, and with international elegance.

When is the name day of Dorothy?

The name day for Dorothy is on February 6 and June 25.

Popularity

Dorothy is a rare name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was 1,745th in 2014. In the last ten years, Dorothy has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,895th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dori

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dorothy (character) (character from 'Wizard of Oz')
• Dorothy Allen (American actress)
• Dorothy Allison (Sri Lankan poet)
• Dorothy Barresi (writer from the USA)
• Dorothy Bridges (actress from America)
• Dorothy Crowe Vest (tennis player from the USA)
• Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (chemist and Nobel laureate)
• Dorothy Drew (actress from America)
• Dorothy Emmerson (actress from America)
• Dorothy Garlock (American writer)
• Dorothy Granger (actress from the USA)
• Dorothy Hood (American painter)
• Dorothy Howell (British musician)
• Dorothy Jordan (American actress)
• Dorothy Kelly (actress from the USA)
• Dorothy Knowles (Canadian painter)
• Dorothy Langley (American writer)
• Dorothy Leigh Sayers (crime author)
• Dorothy Malone (Oscar-winning actress)
• Dorothy Marie 'Dottie' Metcalf-Lindenbur (former American astronaut)