Dorothy
Meaning
"gift of God"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #431
- Total SSA Count
- 714
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dot, Dottie, Dora
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"gift of God"
Origin: Greek
"royal fortress meadow"
Origin: Old English
Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 vs #431 for Dorothy.
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Kimberly is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.
Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin).
Dorothy is primarily a girl name. Kimberly is primarily a girl name.