Dorothy
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Dorothy
Dorothy derives from the Greek elements "doron" (gift) and "theos" (God), literally meaning "gift of God." The name entered English usage through Christian tradition, particularly popular in medieval Europe and reaching peak usage in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Dorothy derives from the Greek elements "doron" (gift) and "theos" (God), literally meaning "gift of God." The name entered English usage through Christian tradition, particularly popular in medieval Europe and reaching peak usage in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dorothy currently ranks #421 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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