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Dorothie
How to Pronounce Dorothie
Pronounced DOR-uh-thee /ˈdɔːrəθi/Medium
Meaning: Dorothie is an old-fashioned spelling of Dorothy, from Greek 'doron', 'gift', and 'theos', 'god' — 'gift of God'. The -ie ending is a period English spelling; the name and meaning are Dorothy's.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Dorothie is a historical spelling of Dorothy, from Greek doron, 'gift', and theos, 'god' — 'gift of God'. The final -ie was a common older way of writing the name, giving this version an especially quaint, storybook look while keeping the beloved meaning intact.
In the American record Dorothie is a scattered rarity even as Dorothy soared, most visible around 1920 and only a few dozen girls a year. It reads as a charmingly archaic spelling; Dorothy itself is now firmly a vintage-classic ripe for revival, while this form stays an old-record variant.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dorothie mean?
Dorothie is an old spelling of Dorothy, from Greek doron and theos, 'gift of God'.
How do you pronounce Dorothie?
It's said DOR-uh-thee /ˈdɔːrəθi/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dorothie a boy or girl name?
Dorothie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Dorothie?
Dorothie has always been very rare in the U.S.; the standard Dorothy is far more common.