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Girl Name

Dorothie

"Gift of God"

About the Name Dorothie

Meaning

Gift of God

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

D

Dorothie is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Gift of God" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#13
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Dorothie

  • DD Dorothy Day (activist)
  • DG Dorothy Gale (fictional)

Names Similar to Dorothie

Dorothy

Girl

Gift of God, expressing divine blessing and grace.

Dorthea

Girl

Gift of God. A variation of Dorothy, combining 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God).

Doris

Girl

Gift. Derived from the Dorians in Greek mythology, represents generosity.

Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
D
Origin
Greek

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