Dot

At a Glance: Name: Dot – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: English (short form of Dorothy, ultimately Greek) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: DOT

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Dot is a short form of Dorothy, an English name that traces back to Greek roots, and it carries the meaning "gift of God." It's a small, plainspoken name with a long history behind it — simple to say, simple to spell, and tied to a name that's been around for generations.

Meaning & Origin of Dot

Meaning: Gift of God.

Origin: English (short form of Dorothy, ultimately Greek).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Dot

Phonetic: DOT   IPA: /dɒt/

Popularity of Dot

Dot reached its highest popularity in 1888, when it ranked #733 with 13 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #11329, with just 8 babies recorded, based on Social Security data spanning 1883 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dot mean?

Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dot)

How do you pronounce Dot?

Dot is pronounced DOT (IPA: /dɒt/).

Is Dot a popular name right now?

Dot peaked at #733 in 1888 and is ranked #11329 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)

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