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Dorthy

DAWR-thee

Popularity

#12472

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

20,408

Peak Year

#700 in 1927

First Recorded

1885

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

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

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dorothy Dandridge

    American actress and singer

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Personality Traits

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