What is the origin of the name Dotty?

Dotty is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dotty?

Dotty is currently ranked #12473 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Dotty

DOT-ee

Popularity

#12473

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,686

Peak Year

#53 in 1945

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Dotty is an English diminutive of Dorothy, which is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Dot Dottie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Dot Dottie

Spelling Variations

Dorothy Dora Doris

Similar Names

Betty Polly Maisie Hattie Millie

Personality Traits

CheerfulKindSweetFriendlyPlayful

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