Dottie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Dottie
Dottie is a diminutive form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which combines "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with particular popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
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Etymology
Dottie is a diminutive form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, which combines "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with particular popularity in the United States during the 20th century.
Dottie currently ranks #1,385 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1943.
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