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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. Lenore96%
  2. Elnora96%
  3. Estelle96%
  4. Ashleigh96%
  5. Kaitlin96%
  6. Sheri96%
  7. Dina96%
  8. Jodi96%
  9. Eunice96%
  10. Ladonna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola53%
  2. Janis57%
  3. Scarlett59%
  4. Tia60%
  5. Candy61%
  6. Kali61%
  7. Sasha62%
  8. Ruthie62%
  9. Jeannie62%
  10. Ginger62%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Ladonna96%
  2. Ashleigh96%
  3. Nannie96%
  4. Ashlyn96%
  5. Maribel96%
  6. Dorothea96%
  7. Leann96%
  8. Noelle96%
  9. Jeannette96%
  10. Yvette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis49%
  2. Lola49%
  3. Scarlett53%
  4. Sasha56%
  5. Kali56%
  6. Heaven56%
  7. Luna57%
  8. Lila58%
  9. Kate59%
  10. Vicky60%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Kristy96%
  2. Krista96%
  3. Eunice96%
  4. Kristi96%
  5. Addie96%
  6. Juliana96%
  7. Kirsten96%
  8. Kristie96%
  9. Adelaide96%
  10. Fatima96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali46%
  2. Diamond53%
  3. Heaven54%
  4. Misty55%
  5. Nova55%
  6. Scarlett56%
  7. Lola56%
  8. Londyn56%
  9. Luna56%
  10. Genesis57%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Rochelle96%
  2. Lacey96%
  3. Etta96%
  4. Alaina96%
  5. Aileen96%
  6. Sheri96%
  7. Emilia96%
  8. Nannie96%
  9. Maribel96%
  10. Shari96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez48%
  2. Ramona49%
  3. Ruthie50%
  4. Bobbi50%
  5. Simone51%
  6. Alberta53%
  7. Janis56%
  8. Trudy58%
  9. Jillian59%
  10. Lola59%
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