Dorothy
What does the name Dorothy mean?
The different meanings of the name Dorothy are:- Greek meaning: Gift of god
- English meaning: Gift of god
Form of: Dorothea
Considering Dorothy as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Dorothy for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Dorothy is a girl name.
The name Dorothy is of English, Greek origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Dorothy we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Dorothy Name Meaning
The meaning of Dorothy has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Dorothy are:
- Greek meaning: Gift of god
- English meaning: Gift of god
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The name Dorothy is in the following categories: Classic Names, Literary Characters Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Dorothy. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Dorothy, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Dorothy
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Dorothy displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Dorothy Boy Name Popularity Chart
Dorothy Girl Name Popularity Chart
Note: The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name's popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.
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