US Popularity Rank: 2755

Origin: Greek

Meaning: gift of God

Though a mischievous variation of Dorothy, Dottie is a girl's name of Greek origin that shares its noble meaning. Stemming from the Greek Dōrothéa, Dottie too means "gift of God," placing it among the company of Theodore and Theodora. Yet, Dottie exists in a league of its own, its playful form adding an interesting flourish as to what such a gift may be. In the realm of popular culture, Dottie has graced painters, baseball players, and performers alike, leaving your little one open to a field of possibilities.