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Dody

DOH-dee

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

338

Peak Year

#25 in 1959

First Recorded

1947

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dody is often a diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God' from Greek elements *doron* 'gift' and *theos* 'god'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

KindGentleNurturingThoughtful

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