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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. Brinda96%
  2. Teresita96%
  3. Cathi96%
  4. Jacqualine96%
  5. Doretta96%
  6. Pamelia96%
  7. Janise96%
  8. Loreen96%
  9. Cheryll96%
  10. Delaine96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi57%
  2. Mikki59%
  3. Peri64%
  4. Suzy64%
  5. Deedee65%
  6. Barbie65%
  7. Merrie68%
  8. Merri68%
  9. Cherri69%
  10. Cherrie69%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Sanjuanita96%
  2. Teresita96%
  3. Loriann96%
  4. Beckie96%
  5. Kathyrn96%
  6. Hermelinda96%
  7. Herlinda96%
  8. Kathlene96%
  9. Vernita96%
  10. Joette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi55%
  2. Barbie56%
  3. Velvet58%
  4. Mikki59%
  5. Deedee62%
  6. Helga64%
  7. Cherrie65%
  8. Peri65%
  9. Suzy66%
  10. Melodee66%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Johnetta96%
  2. Jacquelyne96%
  3. Kathyrn96%
  4. Hermelinda96%
  5. Deeann96%
  6. Daina96%
  7. Debbra96%
  8. Vernita96%
  9. Delaine96%
  10. Nilda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki58%
  2. Fonda59%
  3. Drucilla59%
  4. Arnita62%
  5. Dreama63%
  6. Enola64%
  7. Peri64%
  8. Eartha66%
  9. Ranae67%
  10. Trudie67%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Renea96%
  2. Doretta96%
  3. Lanita96%
  4. Jonell96%
  5. Marylynn96%
  6. Kenda96%
  7. Teresita96%
  8. Pamelia96%
  9. Lisha96%
  10. Loreen95%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga56%
  2. Cyndi58%
  3. Theresia64%
  4. Peri64%
  5. Barbie64%
  6. Deedee65%
  7. Georgine65%
  8. Mikki65%
  9. Perri65%
  10. Merri66%
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