Dotty
Diminutive of Dorothy, from Greek meaning "gift of God".
Meaning and origin
Dotty is an informal diminutive of Dorothy, formed with the -y suffix rather than -ie.
How to pronounce Dotty
| English (US) | DAH-tee /ˈdɑːti/ |
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