Doll Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Doll Name at a Glance

Name	Doll
Meaning	Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Doll has also come to be used as the name of a child's plaything, and as a colloquial term for an attractive woman.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Doll Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Doll means “Diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Doll has also come to be used as the name of a child's plaything, and as a colloquial term for an attractive woman”. 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.

Doll Name Origin

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

Is Doll a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Doll

When considering Doll for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.