Dorthy

Q: Is Dorthy a boy or girl name?

Dorthy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16898, and as a girl name it ranks #24246.

Q: How popular is the name Dorthy?

Dorthy is ranked #16898 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AWRTH-ee ]

Boy Name #16,898 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dorthy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWRTH-ee.

Parents who love the name Dorthy often also consider Amish, Hewey, Treva .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,898
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie Dortie

Middle Name Ideas

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Dorthy Damian

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Dorthy Adriel

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Dorthy Andrew

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Dorthy Diego

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Dorthy Bennett

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Dorthy Charles

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Dorthy Dominic

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Dorthy Angel

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Dorthy Jayden

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Dorthy Brooks

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Also a Girl Name

Dorthy is also used as a girl name, ranked #24246.

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Treva Boy Cornish Amish Boy Swiss German Hewey Boy Old High German Domynic Boy Bejan Boy Tazio Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorthy

Is Dorthy a boy or girl name?

Dorthy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16898. As a girl name, it is ranked #24246. Dorthy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dorthy?

Dorthy is pronounced d-AWRTH-ee.

How popular is the name Dorthy?

Dorthy is currently ranked #16898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dorthy?

Common nicknames for Dorthy include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dortie.

Is Dorthy a common or rare name?

Dorthy is an uncommon name, ranked #16898 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dorthy

Dorthy is a boy name .

Is Dorthy a boy or girl name? Dorthy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,898 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,246. Dorthy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dorthy is currently ranked #16,898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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