Dotty Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAW-tee / /ˈdɒti/English; diminutive of Dorothy
Meaning
Gift of God (from Dorothy)
Historical & Cultural Background
Dotty is primarily a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which has roots in Greek. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. Dotty has a playful and affectionate connotation, often used in informal contexts. It has been used in various cultural references, contributing to its charm.
Trend Summary
Dotty has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with vintage naming trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dottie
International Variants
- Dorotea (Spanish)
- Dorothea (German)
- Dorottya (Hungarian)
Famous people named Dotty
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Fictional characters named Dotty
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dotty was first seen in the United States in 1909. Dotty has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1945, and has been most popular in Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dotty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dotty (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1930 | 34 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 33 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1935 | 38 |
| 1936 | 26 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 51 |
| 1940 | 47 |
| 1941 | 47 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1943 | 52 |
| 1944 | 47 |
| 1945 | 53 |
| 1946 | 53 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1948 | 46 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 42 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |