Dorothy
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
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 3858th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, 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 69 times, and liked 0 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 Wisconsin.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Nevada and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dorothy.
Most popular breeds named Dorothy:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Chihuahua
- Pomeranian
- Saint Bernard
Famous dogs named Dorothy:
A dog named Dorothy played a role in the movie 5 Flights Up.
Dorothy is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Wizard of Oz's 1939 debut popularized this canine moniker.
british
Popular British name, often shortened to Dot or Dotty.
cute
Wizard of Oz's sweet, innocent protagonist lends charm to canine monikers.
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