What is the origin of the name Dorthy?

Dorthy is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dorthy?

Dorthy is currently ranked #12472 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dorthy?

Dorthy is pronounced DAWR-thee.

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Dorthy

DAWR-thee

Dorthy is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Dorthy is a variation of Dorothy, an English name derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'.”. It currently ranks #12472 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1927.

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OriginGreek

What Dorthy Means

“Dorthy is a variation of Dorothy, an English name derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'.”

The Story of Dorthy

This name is a whispered blessing, a timeless echo of 'gift of God' that carries a promise of profound generosity.

Dorthy, a gentle variation of Dorothy, carries deep roots in the Greek name Dorothea, which translates to 'gift of God.' This name’s journey began in ancient Greece, where it was bestowed upon those seen as blessed or favored. It traveled through centuries of European history, embraced by families seeking to express gratitude and acknowledge the divine blessing they found in their children.

Saying 'Dorthy' aloud feels like receiving a warm, thoughtful present, a name imbued with a sense of thoughtful kindness. This name is for a daughter whose generosity of spirit will touch everyone she meets, a child whose presence feels like a precious, freely given blessing. You’ll write it on her first birthday card, feeling the weight of its meaning, the gratitude it represents.