| Meaning | gift of God |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Dor-o-thy |
Dorothy is a charming baby girl name with a rich history and a profound meaning. Derived from the Greek name "Dorothea," it signifies a divine gift or a present from God. This name carries a sense of grace and beauty, making it a perfect choice for parents who wish to bestow upon their daughter a name of significance and elegance.
Throughout history, there have been numerous notable women named Dorothy who have made significant contributions in various fields. From Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dorothy Hodgkin to acclaimed writer and poet Dorothy Parker, these women have left their mark on the world, embodying the essence of strength and achievement associated with the name.
In the realm of fiction, Dorothy has also been a beloved character in literature and film, most famously known as Dorothy Gale from "The Wizard of Oz." Her courageous and adventurous spirit has captivated audiences for generations.
Choosing Dorothy as a name for your baby girl not only honors a long-standing tradition but also represents the beauty of a precious gift that she is to your family.
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| Dottie |
| Doro |
| Thea |
| Dolly |
| Dorothy Hodgkin | Nobel Prize-winning chemist |
| Dorothy Dandridge | American actress and singer |
| Dorothy Height | American civil rights activist |
| Dorothy Lamour | American actress and singer |
| Dorothy Day | American journalist and social activist |
| Dorothy Wordsworth | English poet and diarist |
| Dorothy Malone | American actress |
| Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin | British chemist and Nobel laureate |
| Dorothy L. Sayers | English crime writer and playwright |
| Dorothy Fields | American songwriter |
| Dorothy Vaughan | African-American mathematician and NASA employee |
| Dorothy Arzner | American film director |
| Dorothy Gish | American actress |
| Dorothy McGuire | American actress |
| Dorothy Parker | American writer and poet |
| Dorothy DeLay | American violinist and teacher |
| Dorothy Gibson | American silent film actress |
| Dorothy Stratten | Canadian Playboy Playmate and actress |
| Dorothy Levitt | English racing driver |
| Dorothy Gale | The Wizard of Oz |
| Dorothy Zbornak | The Golden Girls |
| Dorothy Boyd | Jerry Maguire |
| Dorothy Spinner | Doom Patrol |
| Dorothy Ann | The Magic School Bus |
| Dorothy Haze | Lolita |
| Dorothy Michaels | Tootsie |
| Dorothy Thompson | Red Dwarf |
| Dorothy Crane | Life Is Strange 2 |
| Dorothy Hyman | Sailor Moon |
| Dorothy Rourke | Poldark |
| Dorothy Polley | Daddy Day Care |
| Dorothy "Dot" Williams | Finding Dory |
| Dorothy "Dotty" Underwood | Agent Carter |
| Dorothy Spaceman | Ralph Breaks the Internet |
| Dorothy Winters | The Haunting of Bly Manor |
| Dorothy Williams | Meet the Robinsons |