Dottie
Dottie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dottie
- A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dotty, and sometimes also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
From Dot + -ie.
How popular is Dottie?
Since 1880, 9,998 girls in the U.S. have been named Dottie. Its highest rank for girls was #434 in 1944. In 2025, 158 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Dottie FAQ
What does the name Dottie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dotty, and sometimes also used as a formal given name. From Dot + -ie.
How popular is the name Dottie?
Since 1880, 9,998 girls in the U.S. have been named Dottie. Its highest rank for girls was #434 in 1944. In 2025, 158 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dottie a boy or girl name?
Dottie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,998 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.