Dorothy
DAW-ruh-thee
Popularity
#431
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,115,156
Peak Year
#40,097 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Greek name *Dorothea*, meaning 'gift of God.' It is composed of the elements *doron* meaning 'gift' and *theos* meaning 'God'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Dorothy Dandridge
Pioneering African-American actress and singer
Dorothy Parker
American poet, writer, critic, and satirist
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