Dotsie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAW-see / /ˈdɔːsi/English; diminutive of Dorothy
Meaning
Gift of God (Dorothy)
Historical & Cultural Background
Dotsie is often considered a diminutive or affectionate form of the name Dorothy. The name Dorothy has roots in ancient Greek, deriving from 'Dorothea.' It gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Dotsie, while less common, reflects a trend of creating playful or endearing variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Dotsie has not been widely popular in the U.S. and remains a rare choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dot
- Dottie
International Variants
- Dorotea (Spanish)
- Dorottya (Hungarian)
Famous people named Dotsie
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Fictional characters named Dotsie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dotsie was first seen in the United States in 1914. Dotsie has ranked as high as #880 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dotsie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dotsie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |