Dotty
Dotty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dotty
- A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dottie.
How popular is Dotty?
Since 1880, 1,693 girls in the U.S. have been named Dotty. Its highest rank for girls was #988 in 1939. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dotty
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Sibling name ideas for Dotty
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Dotty FAQ
What does the name Dotty mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, also spelled Dottie.
How popular is the name Dotty?
Since 1880, 1,693 girls in the U.S. have been named Dotty. Its highest rank for girls was #988 in 1939. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dotty a boy or girl name?
Dotty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,693 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.