How popular is the name Dorothy?

Dorothy has a popularity rate of 41,028 and currently ranks #31640 on BabyNameLore.

How do you pronounce Dorothy?

Dorothy is pronounced DOR-uh-thee.

What are alternative spellings of Dorothy?

Alternative spellings of Dorothy include Diorbhall, Dorika, Dorit, Dorota, Dorotea, Doroteya, Dorothea, Dorottya, Dortha, Duci.

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Q: What does the name Dorothy mean?

Dorothy is a girl name of English origin meaning "Gift of God.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Dorothy?

The lucky number associated with Dorothy is 6. Those who have the number 6 are sensible and mature. They enjoy creature comforts, such as a good meal or their favorite movie on TV. These people may also be artistic somehow, probably because they appreciate beauty of all kinds! Number 6s often dedicate themselves to helping others achieve what they want for themselves by providing them with advice, emotional support, food when there's none left at home - anything that will make others feel better about life again.

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Meaning

Gift of God.

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English

Gender

Girl

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How Popular is Dorothy?

Girl names 37,741 names

28% more popular

English names 11,258 names

44% more popular

Girl English names 4,377 names

46% more popular

Names starting with D 3,921 names

36% more popular

What Does Dorothy Mean?

Dorothy is a girl name of English origin meaning "Gift of God.". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Dorothy has 7 letters and 2 syllables. This name has English origins. The lucky number associated with Dorothy is 6.

Pronunciation

Say it: DOR-uh-thee

Numerology

Lucky Number 6

Those who have the number 6 are sensible and mature. They enjoy creature comforts, such as a good meal or their favorite movie on TV. These people may also be artistic somehow, probably because they appreciate beauty of all kinds! Number 6s often dedicate themselves to helping others achieve what they want for themselves by providing them with advice, emotional support, food when there's none left at home - anything that will make others feel better about life again.