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Dorthy

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Pronounced DOR-thee /ˈdɔr.θi/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A vintage classic in a trimmed, folksy spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage spelling of Dorothy: Dorthy means 'gift of God' (said 'DOR-thee'). Warm and old-fashioned.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant spelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A vintage classic in a trimmed, folksy spelling.

U.S. rank (2024)#12472 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 20,329

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dorthy is a variant of Dorothy, Greek for 'gift of God.' It keeps the classic's warmth in a shortened, old-fashioned spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'DOR-thee').

It appears only rarely, next to the more standard Dorothy. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Dorthy is a folksy spelling of Dorothy — from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God') — a warm, vintage classic in a trimmed form (said 'DOR-thee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Dorthy — Dorothy variant; Greek 'gift of God'

Variations

DorothyDorotheaDorthea

Nicknames

DotDottie

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Dorothy— the standard spelling

Dorothea— the fuller classical form

Dottie— the nickname it grows from

Cathy— another Greek name

Delphine— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorthy mean?

Dorthy is a form of Dorothy, Greek for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Dorthy?

It's said DOR-thee /ˈdɔr.θi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dorthy a boy or girl name?

Dorthy is a girl's name.

How popular is Dorthy?

Dorthy is a rare name in the U.S.