Dorothie

Q: What is the origin of Dorothie?

Dorothie is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Dorothie?

According to the latest SSA data, Dorothie is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Dorothie a girl name?

Dorothie is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Dorothie is a variant of Dorothy, derived from Greek elements meaning gift of God and long used in Christian contexts.

Themes:classicvarianttheophoricgreek

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Popularity History of Dorothie

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Dorothie did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Dorothie Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Dorothie.

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Dorie

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Doro

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dory

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doro

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roty

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thie

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hiey

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ddie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dorothie

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Dorothie mean?

Dorothie means "Gift of God". Dorothie is a variant of Dorothy, derived from Greek elements meaning gift of God and long used in Christian contexts.

What is the origin of Dorothie?

Dorothie is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Dorothie?

According to the latest SSA data, Dorothie is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Dorothie a girl name?

Dorothie is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Dorothie?

Popular nicknames for Dorothie include Dorie, Doro, dory, doro, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Dorothie?

There are many names similar to Dorothie in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English

Syllables2

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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