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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. Rona96%
  2. Sarita96%
  3. Tressa96%
  4. Danelle96%
  5. Melonie96%
  6. Demetria96%
  7. Ami96%
  8. Karie96%
  9. Trena96%
  10. Brigette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kandy62%
  2. Sunshine63%
  3. Chandra65%
  4. Kisha66%
  5. Niki66%
  6. Corinna66%
  7. Kesha67%
  8. Josette69%
  9. Brandee69%
  10. Siobhan69%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Caryn96%
  2. Tresa96%
  3. Sarita96%
  4. Annemarie96%
  5. Danette96%
  6. Wendi95%
  7. Renae95%
  8. Kimberlee94%
  9. Sharla94%
  10. Bettina94%

Bottom 10

  1. Aja60%
  2. Chandra60%
  3. Starla61%
  4. Siobhan61%
  5. Sunshine62%
  6. Kisha63%
  7. Karrie64%
  8. Windy66%
  9. Brandee66%
  10. Kandy67%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Christi96%
  2. Caryn96%
  3. Bettina96%
  4. Annemarie96%
  5. Michell94%
  6. Gena94%
  7. Imelda94%
  8. Susannah94%
  9. Mellissa93%
  10. Andria93%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha51%
  2. Aja51%
  3. Starla54%
  4. Barbra56%
  5. Ursula60%
  6. Lucretia62%
  7. Tammi63%
  8. Kerrie63%
  9. Windy64%
  10. Missy64%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Ami96%
  2. Tosha96%
  3. Cari96%
  4. Malissa96%
  5. Danette96%
  6. Wendi96%
  7. Vonda93%
  8. Malinda93%
  9. Sharla93%
  10. Dionne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kandy60%
  2. Sunshine60%
  3. Siobhan60%
  4. Shanika62%
  5. Kisha63%
  6. Josette64%
  7. Janell64%
  8. Annmarie65%
  9. Claudine65%
  10. Niki66%
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