Dorthy
Pronunciation: [ d-AWRTH-ee ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,898
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Dorthy is also used as a girl name, ranked #24246.
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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.