Dot Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdot / /dɒt/

English; diminutive of Dorothy

Meaning

Diminutive of Dorothy: Gift of God

Historical & Cultural Background

Dot is primarily used as a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which has roots in Greek. The name Dorothy was popularized in the early 20th century and has seen various diminutive forms, including Dot. While traditionally feminine, Dot has been used for boys in some contexts, reflecting a trend of gender-neutral naming.

Trend Summary

The name Dot has been relatively uncommon in recent years.

Similar Names

DottyDaxDexDrewDonDanDaleDane

Variants

  • Dottie
  • Dott

International Variants

  • Dora (Spanish)
  • Dorothea (Greek)

Famous people named Dot

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Fictional characters named Dot

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dot was first seen in the United States in 1916. Dot has ranked as high as #833 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dot has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dot

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19167
19215
19255
19275