Dorothie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dorothie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 13 babies have been named Dorothie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorothie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,484 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,484
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Hebrew via American English origin
"fertile plain (if derived from Sharon)"
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Old English origin
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Old Norse origin
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Greek origin
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About the Name Dorothie
Dorothie is a girl name .
Dorothie is currently ranked #38,484 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorothie include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorothie include Dorothy, Dorothea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis