feminine Dorothy

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
dôron theós > Dōrothéa
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Dōrothéa (Δωροθέα),” composed of two elements: “dôron ‎(δῶρον)” (gift) plus “theós ‎(θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God). In turn, the name means “given to God, the gift of God.” Dorothea was the name of two early saints, notably the 4th-century martyr Dorothea of Caesarea. Dorothy was a less common variant of Dorothea until it became one of the most popular girl’s names in the United States between 1904 and 1940. It was used by parents who had waited a long time for a child. The name Theodore derives from the same Greek root, in reverse order.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #487


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #7748

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #6

Number 6 is associated with nurturing, sympathy, balance, civic sense and responsibility. People with name-number 6 place high priority on family. They are also willing to shoulder responsibilities and execute them in the best manner possible.

Chakra Number: #6
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Color meaning: Indigo

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Name Songs

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Song
Artist
dorothy
alkaline trio
dorothy
gloria lasso
le film de dorothy baum
jean-louis chinaski
dorothy purple
julie saget
dorothy brown
les elles

Notable People and Personalities

Dorothy Allison (born 1949) American Writer
Dorothy Arnold, American Socialite Who Disappeared Mysteriously
Dorothy Bush Koch, Daughter Of George H. W. Bush
Dorothy Catherine Fontana, Screenplay Writer
Dorothy Christy (1900–1977) American Actress
Dorothy Coburn (1904-1978) American Actress
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, British Biochemistry, Nobel Prize For Chemistry In 1964
Dorothy Dandridge (1922–1965) American Actress And Singer
Dorothy Day, American Journalist And Social Activist
Dorothy Dunnett, Scottish Writer
Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born 1941) American Actress
Dorothy Garrod, British Archaeologist
Dorothy Gaters, American Basketball Coach
Dorothy Gibson (1889–1946) American Silent Film Actress
Dorothy Gish (1898–1968) American Actress
Dorothy Hamill, American Figure Skater
Dorothy Kilgallen, American Journalist And Television Presenter
Dorothy L. Sayers, British Writer
Dorothy Lamour (1914–1996) American Actress And Singer
Dorothy Lee (1911–1999), American Actress And Comedian
Dorothy Malone (born 1925) American Actress
Dorothy Parker, American Writer, Poet And Journalist
Dorothy Scharf, English Philanthropist
Dorothy Stang (1931–2005), Catholic Nun Of The Sisters Of Notre Dame De Namur
Dorothy Sterling, American Writer
Dorothy Vest (1919-2013) American Tennis Player
Dorothy Wordsworth, Sister Of William Wordsworth