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Dorothy
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek ◈ 3 syllables
"Gift of God"

From Greek

Usual English form of Dorothea. It has been in use since the 16th century. The author L. Frank Baum used it for the central character, Dorothy Gale, in his fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and several of its sequels.

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Dorothy at a glance
MeaningGift of God
OriginGreek
GenderFemale
Syllables3
Name dayFeb 6
NumerologyLife Path 6
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Origin & history of Dorothy
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Greek roots
Usual English form of Dorothea. It has been in use since the 16th century. The author L. Frank Baum used it for the central character, Dorothy Gale, in his fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and several of its sequels.
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Root name
The root form of Dorothy is Dorothea — meaning Gift of God.
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Modern usage
Dorothy remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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Popularity of Dorothy
3Syllables
6Life path
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Numerology of Dorothy
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
D4
O6
R9
O6
T2
H8
Y7
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
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Personality of Dorothy
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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