Female Name
Dot
ˈdɑt
ˈdɒt
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
A Bug's Life characters
American Horror Story characters
Animaniacs characters
Attack on Titan characters
aviation
Baskin-Robbins flavors
cartoon characters
Charles Dickens characters
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
57/100
classic65%
youthful100%
informal140%
common100%
wholesome65%
delicate65%
refined65%
simple160%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Dot is a diminutive form of the name Dorothy, which itself is derived from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God'. The name Dot has been used as a standalone given name, often conveying a sense of simplicity and charm.
Etymology
Original Form:
Dorothy
Evolution:
The name Dorothy evolved from the Greek name Dorothea, which was later shortened to Dot as a diminutive form.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot