Dotty
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dotty
The name 'Dotty' is a diminutive of 'Dorothy', meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek *Dōrothéa* (δῶρον, "gift" + θεός, "God").
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Etymology
The name 'Dotty' is a diminutive of 'Dorothy', meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek *Dōrothéa* (δῶρον, "gift" + θεός, "God"). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably in the United Kingdom and United States, and gained popularity in the early 20th century as a nickname before declining after the 1950s.
Dotty currently ranks #12,249 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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