Dorothy

Meaning of Dorothy

It means 'gift of God'. The name suggests someone who is a divine blessing.

Dorothy has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dorothy

Dorothy is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #421 in 2025 from #737 in 2000.

Notable people named Dorothy

• Dorothy Dandridge
  Iconic actress, singer, trailblazer
• Dorothy Parker
  Acclaimed writer, poet, wit
• Dorothy Hamill
  Olympic gold medalist figure skater
• Dorothy Day
  Social activist, journalist, pacifist
• Dorothy Hodgkin
  Nobel Prize-winning chemist

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Questions about the name Dorothy

What does the name Dorothy mean?

Dorothy means it means 'gift of god'. the name suggests someone who is a divine blessing, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Dorothy a boy's or a girl's name?

Dorothy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dorothy?

In 2025, Dorothy ranked #421 for girls, up from #432 the year before.

When was Dorothy most popular?

Dorothy peaked at #421 in 2025.