Girl
Greek
3 syllables
Dorothy
DOR-uh-thee
/ˈdɒr.ə.θi/
"Gift of God" — a name with divine heritage made beloved the world over by The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy is an English form of the Greek Dorothea, composed of doron meaning gift and theos meaning God. Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, a 4th-century martyr, helped spread the name. It was immensely popular in the United States through the 1920s and 30s, peaking at number one. The 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, in which Judy Garland played Dorothy Gale, made it one of the most recognizable names in American culture. It is now rising again.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesDor · o · thy
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordDorothea
MeaningGift of God
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1929
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayFebruary 6
Nicknames
DotDottieDollyDoryThea
About the Name Dorothy
Dorothy means gift of God, from the Greek doron (gift) and theos (God). It is the English form of the Greek Dorothea.
Yes. Dorothy has been rising since the 2010s as parents revisit vintage names. It re-entered the US top 500 and continues to climb.
Dot and Dottie are the classic nicknames. Dolly was popular in the early 20th century. Dory and Thea are modern alternatives.
Dorothy Gale is the protagonist of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel and the 1939 film. Judy Garland's portrayal made the name one of the most recognized in American culture.
Dorothy Mae, Dorothy Jane, and Dorothy Grace are lovely vintage combinations with a warm, classic feel.
Yes. Saint Dorothea of Caesarea (died c. 304 AD) was an early Christian martyr. February 6 is celebrated as her feast day in some traditions.
Personality of Dorothy
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Dorothy
Creativity
78%
Elegance
76%
Independence
86%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
74%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Dorothy
D
Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)
Fictional heroine of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film classic
D
Dorothy Parker
American poet, writer, and satirist, known for her wit and membership in the Algonquin Round Table
D
Dorothy Hodgkin
British chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 for X-ray crystallography
Middle Names for Dorothy
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Dorothy
Dorothy Mae
Dorothy Jane
Dorothy Grace
Dorothy Louise
Dorothy Ann
Dorothy Rose
Dorothy Pearl
Dorothy Irene
Dorothy Elaine
Dorothy Marie
Names Similar to Dorothy
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Dorothy
304 AD
Saint Dorothea of Caesarea martyred; the name spreads through Christian Europe
1900
L. Frank Baum publishes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, introducing Dorothy Gale
1929
Dorothy reaches its peak as the most popular girl's name in the United States
1939
Judy Garland plays Dorothy in the film, creating an enduring cultural icon
Numerology & Symbolism of Dorothy
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ruby Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🌸
Lucky Flower
Poppy
Dorothy Around the World
How Dorothy is written in different languages and scripts
دوروثي
Arabic
ドロシー
Japanese
Дороти
Russian
도로시
Korean
多萝西
Chinese
Δωροθέα
Greek
डोरोथी
Hindi
דורותי
Hebrew
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