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At a Glance: Name: Dottie – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: DOT-ee
Dottie is an English name meaning "gift of God," pronounced DOT-ee. It's a short, friendly name with a vintage feel, having been given to American babies at varying rates since 1881. If you're drawn to names with an old-fashioned, nickname-like sound, Dottie fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Dottie
Meaning: Gift of god.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dottie
Phonetic: DOT-ee IPA: /ˈdɑːti/
Popularity of Dottie
Dottie peaked at #434 in 1944, when 275 girls were given the name, but has since faded to #1406 in 2024 with just 158 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Dottie mean?
Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dottie)
How do you pronounce Dottie?
Dottie is pronounced DOT-ee (IPA: /ˈdɑːti/).
Is Dottie a popular name right now?
Dottie peaked at #434 in 1944 and is ranked #1406 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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