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Dollie

♀ Girl

Pronounced DOL-ee /ˈdɑl.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God'); used as an independent nameLow

In 30 seconds: Gift of God: Dollie is a pet form of Dorothy. Warm and vintage (said 'DOL-ee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God'); used as an independent name
U.S. rank (2024)#10464 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,224

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dollie is a pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God'), used as an independent name. A vintage name (said 'DOL-ee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely today, more common a century ago. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Dollie is a pet form of Dorothy, 'gift of God' from the Greek Dorothea (doron, 'gift', + theos, 'God') — a vintage choice (said 'DOL-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Dollie — Greek; pet form of Dorothy

Variations

DollyDollye

Nicknames

Doll

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If you like Dollie…

Dolly— a fellow spelling
Dorothy— the full name
Dottie— a companion Dorothy pet name
Maisie— the same vintage feel
Cassie— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dollie mean?

Dollie is a pet form of Dorothy, 'gift of God' from the Greek Dorothea (doron + theos).

How do you pronounce Dollie?

It's said DOL-ee /ˈdɑl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dollie a boy or girl name?

Dollie is a girl's name.

How popular is Dollie?

Dollie is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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