Dorothy is a ♀ girl’s name.
Origin of the name Dorothy
Dorothy is an English form of the name Dorothea, which is of Greek origin.
What is the meaning of the name Dorothy?
Dorothy means “gift of God” (from ancient Greek “dôron/δῶρον” = gift + “theós/θεός” = god/deity).
Pronunciation of Dorothy
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The name Dorothy is ranked #7002 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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