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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. Joann96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Florence96%
  4. Kay96%
  5. Mattie96%
  6. Marlene96%
  7. Judith96%
  8. Rosa96%
  9. Marian96%
  10. Pauline96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth62%
  2. Lillie65%
  3. Agnes68%
  4. Mae70%
  5. Thelma71%
  6. Dora72%
  7. Norma72%
  8. Mildred73%
  9. Jeanette75%
  10. Ruby75%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Jeanette96%
  2. Vivian96%
  3. Doris96%
  4. Dorothy96%
  5. Mabel95%
  6. Lorraine94%
  7. Arlene94%
  8. Lucille93%
  9. Margaret93%
  10. Josephine93%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora64%
  2. Lillie66%
  3. Ada66%
  4. Thelma66%
  5. Alice68%
  6. Anna70%
  7. Annie70%
  8. Maxine71%
  9. Viola72%
  10. Jennie72%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Bertha96%
  2. Marian96%
  3. Norma96%
  4. Frances94%
  5. Anna94%
  6. Agnes94%
  7. Annie94%
  8. Lorraine94%
  9. Mary93%
  10. Dorothy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Maxine58%
  3. Lillie66%
  4. Arlene67%
  5. Mae68%
  6. Thelma69%
  7. Marjorie69%
  8. Lois70%
  9. Joyce70%
  10. Jennie71%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Doris96%
  2. Lucille94%
  3. Joyce93%
  4. Dorothy93%
  5. Pauline91%
  6. Sylvia91%
  7. Alma91%
  8. Marlene90%
  9. Rosa89%
  10. Geraldine89%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes48%
  2. Ruth50%
  3. Norma55%
  4. Anna58%
  5. Annie58%
  6. Gertrude58%
  7. Bertha59%
  8. Genevieve62%
  9. Mildred62%
  10. Joan64%
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