Female Name
Dotty
ˈdɑt.i
ˈdɒt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Animal Crossing characters
artists
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ty
English adjectives
journalists
painters
photographers
printmakers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
42/100
classic80%
youthful80%
informal120%
common65%
natural65%
wholesome65%
simple100%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Dottie or Dotty is a feminine given name or nickname, most often a short form of Dorothy. The name Dorothy itself is of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God.' Dottie and Dotty are affectionate diminutives that have been used in English-speaking cultures for centuries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Dorothy
Evolution:
The name Dorothy evolved into the diminutive forms Dottie and Dotty, which are affectionate nicknames used in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dottie