Dorothy

Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uhth-ee ]

Boy Name #19,894 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dorothy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-uhth-ee.

Parents who love the name Dorothy often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,894
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie Doroie

Also a Girl Name

Dorothy is also used as a girl name, ranked #431.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorothy

Is Dorothy a boy or girl name?

Dorothy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19894. As a girl name, it is ranked #431. Dorothy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dorothy?

Dorothy is pronounced d-AWR-uhth-ee.

How popular is the name Dorothy?

Dorothy is currently ranked #19894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dorothy?

Common nicknames for Dorothy include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doroie.

Is Dorothy a common or rare name?

Dorothy is an uncommon name, ranked #19894 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dorothy

Dorothy is a boy name .

Is Dorothy a boy or girl name? Dorothy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,894 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #431. Dorothy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dorothy is currently ranked #19,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dorothy include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.