Dorothy Name Origin

/DOR-uh-thee/

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Name Origin

Derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dorothy each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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