Dolly
DAH-lee
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Gift of God, darling
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Dorothy
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Pronunciation
- DOR-uh-thee
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
DorotheaGreek / German
Longer classical form.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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