Dorothy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dorothy Name at a Glance

Name	Dorothy
Meaning	Gift of God. A variant of Dorothea and the most common form of the name in English- speaking countries. Famous bearer: the young heroine of 'The Wizard of Oz', played by Judy Garland in the film.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dorothy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dorothy means “Gift of God. A variant of Dorothea and the most common form of the name in English- speaking countries. Famous bearer: the young heroine of 'The Wizard of Oz', played by Judy Garland in the film”. 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.

Dorothy Name Origin

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

Is Dorothy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dorothy

When considering Dorothy 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.