Dottie
d(ot)-tie
US Popularity:2760
Origin:Greek
Meaning:gift of God
Though a mischievous variation of Dorothy, Dottie is a girl's name of Greek origin that shares its noble meaning. Stemming from the Greek Dōrothéa, Dottie too means "gift of God," placing it among the company of Theodore and Theodora. Yet, Dottie exists in a league of its own, its playful form adding an interesting flourish as to what such a gift may be. In the realm of popular culture, Dottie has graced painters, baseball players, and performers alike, leaving your little one open to a field of possibilities.
Dottie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dottie is currently #2992 on The Bump
Girl:Dottie is currently #1334 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dottie is currently #2760 in U.S. births
Girl:Dottie is currently #1073 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2760
in 2023
+ 251
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Dottie
Behind the Name, Dottie, July 2008
Behind the Name, Dorothy, April 2021
Behind the Name, Dorothea, December 2022
100,000 Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 127
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