Dossie
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About Dossie
Dossie is a feminine name with English origins, emerging primarily as a diminutive form of names like Dorothy, Doris, or Dorcas. This vintage nickname-style name carries a sweet, nostalgic quality reminiscent of early 20th century America. Dossie peaked in limited usage during the early 1900s in Southern regions of the United States, often appearing as a familiar form rather than a formal given name. The name has a warm, approachable quality with its soft sounds and friendly ending. While quite rare in contemporary usage, Dossie represents the tradition of affectionate nickname-names that once flourished in American naming practices, making it a charming, unexpected choice today.
Dossie is also given to boys.
Pronounced DOS-ee.
As of October 2026, Dossie ranked #4589 for boys in US births in 1972 and #6616 for girls in US births in 1960 SSA, peaked at #1009 for boys in 1891 and #761 for girls in 1881.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Dossie on lists
Famous Dossies
- Dorothy Marguerite "Dossie" EastonGirl
American family therapist and author
- Dossie TerryGirl
American songwriter