Dodie Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDOH-dee / /ˈdoʊ.di/

English; diminutive of Dorothy

Meaning

English: Gift of God; diminutive of Dorothy: Gift of God

Historical & Cultural Background

Dodie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which has roots in Greek. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.

Trend Summary

Dodie has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, particularly as a vintage name.

Similar Names

DollyDoraDariaDinaDemi

Variants

  • Dodie
  • Dody

International Variants

  • Dodie (English)

Famous people named Dodie

Dodie Smith was an English novelist and playwright, best known for her book 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'.

Dodie Stevens is an American singer-songwriter, famous for her hit song 'Pink Shoe Laces' in the 1950s.

Fictional characters named Dodie

Dodie is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

Dodie is a character in the book 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians' by Dodie Smith, serving as a loving and protective figure.

Sibling Suggestions

DaisyDaphneDelilahDarlaDianaDawn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dodie was first seen in the United States in 1920. Dodie has ranked as high as #1033 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Dodie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dodie (1974)

StateBirthsShare
OH 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19205
19335
19375
19416
19426
19449
19467
194713
194811
19496
195014
195110
19527
195314
195419
195522
195617
195734
195846
195943
196052
196169
196253
196379
196450
196549
196631
196731
196824
196926
197079
197189
197270
197352
197436
197524
197618
197724
197825
197917
198016
198113
198213
19839
19855
19875