Dodie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dodie Name at a Glance

Name	Dodie
Meaning	A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Famous bearer: British writer Dodie Smith, author of the children's story which became Walt Disney's film One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dodie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dodie means “A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Famous bearer: British writer Dodie Smith, author of the children's story which became Walt Disney's film One Hundred and One Dalmatians”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dodie Name Origin

Our database records Dodie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dodie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dodie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dodie

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