Dorothy
From Greek dorotheos, meaning "gift of God", from dōron (gift) and theos (God).
Meaning and origin
Dorothy is the usual English form of Dorothea, used since the 16th century.
How to pronounce Dorothy
| English (US) | DOR-uh-thee /ˈdɔːrəθi/ |
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