Doxy
dox-xy
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Dutch
Meaning:Honor, glory, praise; Good repute, good judgment; Doll
Doxy is a feminine name with Greek roots that’s based on the Greek word doxa. Meaning “honor,” “glory,” or “praise,” this name is a lovely way to give your little one the praise and adoration they deserve throughout their life. Doxy can also be an adorable nickname for the Greek Eudoxia, which translates to “good repute” or “good judgment.” If you want to encourage baby to approach each situation with shrewdness and an open mind, Doxy can be an enlightening name choice. Doxy may also come from the Middle Dutch doketje, meaning “doll," celebrating baby as an adorable bundle of joy. Whether your future nickname for baby is “doll” or “joy,” Doxy is an adorable little title in itself.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Doxa, August 2023
Behind the Name, Name Element DOXA, November 2020
Behind the Name, Eudoxia, October 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, doxology (n.)
WordSense, doxy
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