Dorothy

Female

Meaning

Gift Of God

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔː.ɹə.θi/

Traits associated with the name Dorothy:

Dogs named Dorothy tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dorothy?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature and/or films, as Dorothy is a character from the classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It also suggests that you have a fondness for nostalgia and a strong appreciation for the past.

Is Dorothy a good dog name?

Dorothy has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dorothy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,314
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1,070
New York City Dog Name Database
1,388
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dorothy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dorothy was, in the past month, the 3761st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Dorothy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dorothy was viewed 51 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dorothy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dorothy is most adored in Indiana, Rhode Island and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, Pennsylvania and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dorothy.

Most popular breeds named Dorothy:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Pomeranian
  5. Saint Bernard

Famous dogs named Dorothy:

  • film icon A dog named Dorothy played a role in the movie 5 Flights Up.

Dorothy is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Wizard of Oz's 1939 debut popularized this canine moniker.

british dog names
british

Popular British name, often shortened to Dot or Dotty.

cute dog names
cute

Wizard of Oz's sweet, innocent protagonist lends charm to canine monikers.

Dog names like Dorothy:

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
Delicate, Weakened
Gift
Gift of God.
Woman to fly across atlantic ocean.
Fate
Dorothy dog name meaning

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