How to Spell Dorothy?

Dorothy is a female given name. It comes from Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa) meaning "God's Gift", from δῶρον (dōron), "gift" + θεός (theós), "god". Although much less common, there are also male equivalents in English such as "Dory" from the Greek masculine Δωρόθεος (Dōrótheos).

What does the name Dorothy mean?

d(o)-ro-thy. Origin:Greek. Popularity:1042. Meaning:gift of God.

Is Doris short for Dorothy?

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Common Nicknames for Dorothy: Dolly. Dora. Dortha.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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