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Dot

Girl Name day: February 6
Dot is a short form of Dorothy: on birth records it is written Dorothy (1,112,414 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Dorothy page. Also a short form of Doris, Dorthy, Dollie.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Gift of God.
From Greek Dōrothéa, combining dōron 'gift' and theós 'god' — the mirror image of Theodora, which reverses the same two elements.

Name day for Dot

February 6

Why this day? Dot is a short form of Dorothy, and shares its name day.

Dot is celebrated in the United States on February 6.

The story of the name Dot

Dot is a short form of Dorothy. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — gift of God, and shares its name day, February 6.

On birth records, Dot is rarely written as such: the Dots are Dorothys (1,112,414 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Dorothy page. Dot is also a short form of Doris, Dorthy, Dollie.

Frequently asked questions about Dot

What does Dot mean?

Dot is a short form of Dorothy, which means gift of God.

When is Dot's name day?

February 6, together with Dorothy: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dot a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Dorothy.

Dot's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Romona96%
  2. Lizabeth96%
  3. Jacquline96%
  4. Jerri96%
  5. Erlinda96%
  6. Oralia96%
  7. Kathie96%
  8. Jonna96%
  9. Cathryn96%
  10. Lanette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina53%
  2. Lolita58%
  3. Nanette61%
  4. Georgette62%
  5. Madonna64%
  6. Kitty67%
  7. Melodie67%
  8. Merry68%
  9. Edie69%
  10. Terrie69%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Reta96%
  2. Ernestina96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Lanette96%
  5. Patrica96%
  6. Mimi96%
  7. Maryjo96%
  8. Marva96%
  9. Deann96%
  10. Juliann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina49%
  2. Lolita55%
  3. Madonna57%
  4. Edie58%
  5. Nanette58%
  6. Joycelyn58%
  7. Moira58%
  8. Caryl59%
  9. Kitty62%
  10. Terese64%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Mimi96%
  2. Renita96%
  3. Ernestina96%
  4. Charleen96%
  5. Maribeth96%
  6. Johnna96%
  7. Carolann96%
  8. Karolyn96%
  9. Maryellen95%
  10. Sharyn94%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna50%
  2. Roxane54%
  3. Deidre57%
  4. Georgette58%
  5. Gay58%
  6. Suzette60%
  7. Lolita60%
  8. Zina63%
  9. Roxann65%
  10. Melodie65%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Alesia96%
  2. Lanette96%
  3. Lizabeth96%
  4. Erlinda96%
  5. Romona96%
  6. Marita96%
  7. Leslee96%
  8. Sharlene96%
  9. Charmaine96%
  10. Sherie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda53%
  2. Zina57%
  3. Georgette58%
  4. Nanette60%
  5. Terrie60%
  6. Lolita61%
  7. Lourdes64%
  8. Edie64%
  9. Jeanie64%
  10. Kitty65%
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