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Dorothy

/DOR-uh-thee/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Gift of God

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Dorothy is a classic name that has been popular for centuries. It gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, notably due to L. Frank Baum's character Dorothy Gale in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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