Girl Name
Dorothy
"Gift of God, expressing divine blessing and grace."
Ranked #431 for girls
About the Name Dorothy
Meaning
Gift of God, expressing divine blessing and grace.
Origin
GreekGender
Girl
First Letter
DGirl Rank
#431
Dorothy is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Gift of God, expressing divine blessing and grace." and Currently ranked #431 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
#74713 1950
#33142 1960
#11689 1970
#7165 1980
#4211 1990
#2717 2000
#3956 2010
#3235 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Dorothy
- DD Dorothy Day (activist)
- DL Dorothy Lamour (actress)