Dotty

English variation of Greek Dorothea

"gift of God"

Dotty Origin and Meaning

The name Dotty is a girl's name.

Dotty is primarily a diminutive of Dorothy, which comes from the Greek name Dorothea meaning "gift of God." As a standalone given name, Dotty has a cheerful, playful quality that embodies vintage charm. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1930s-1950s when nickname-style given names were fashionable. The name evokes images of a friendly, approachable person with a positive disposition. While less common today as a formal name (more frequently used as a nickname), Dotty represents the trend of reviving vintage diminutives as full given names. The name has cultural associations with various fictional characters and suggests someone with a fun-loving personality. Its short, bouncy sound creates an immediate sense of familiarity and warmth.

Dotty Rank in US Top 1000

# 988 in the US

Popularity of the name Dotty

• 872 England 2023

Famous People Named Dotty

• Dorothea Jean "Dotty" Lynch American pollster and journalist
• Dotty Todd (born Doris Dabb) American singer of duo Art and Dotty Todd
• Dotty Attie American painter

The name Dotty in Pop Culture

• Alice "Dotty Dimple" Parlin character in "Dotty Dimple" series by Sophie May
• Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton character on British soap "EastEnders"
• Dotty "Dot" Sutherland character on British soap "Coronation Street"
• Dotty Tortoise character in "Unstable Fables: Tortoise v's Hare"
• "Dotty Dripple " comic strip by Buford Tune
• Dotty West character on 1980's TV show "Scarecrow & Mrs. King"