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Girl Name

Dorothy

"Gift of God, God's gift"

About the Name Dorothy

Meaning

Gift of God, God's gift

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

D

Dorothy is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Gift of God, God's gift" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#8
1950
#22
1960
#55
1970
#120
1980
#210
1990
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2000
#120
2010
#200
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Dorothy

  • D( Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)
  • DP Dorothy Parker

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Starts with
D
Origin
Greek

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