Dorathy

Dorathy Origin and Meaning

The name Dorathy is a girl's name.

Dorathy is an uncommon variant spelling of Dorothy, a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God.' The traditional Dorothy gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, partly due to the character in L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' Dorathy represents a less common orthographic variation that maintains the same pronunciation. The name carries associations with classic femininity and vintage charm. Though Dorothy saw a decline in usage since its peak, vintage names have experienced revivals in recent decades. Dorathy remains quite rare, offering the meaning and heritage of Dorothy with a slight spelling distinction that makes it stand out on paper.

Dorathy Rank in US Top 1000

# 917 in the US