Dorathy

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.

Pronounced DOR-uh-thee.

As of October 2026, Dorathy ranked #10173 for girls in US births in 1978 SSA, peaked at #802 for girls in 1918.