Dorthy
Meaning
variant spelling of Dorothy, 'gift of God'
Dorthy's name family
One shared root links 4 names across 2 languages.
Shared root: from Greek Dorothea "gift of God"; the same elements as Theodora, stacked the other way around
The constellation
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dorthy peaked in the 1900s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Dorthy
People given the name Dorthy in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dorthy deep dive
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