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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. Justi96%
  2. Kalista96%
  3. Ette96%
  4. Kymberly96%
  5. Carolete96%
  6. Janelly96%
  7. Brinda96%
  8. Reena96%
  9. Emerie96%
  10. Keren96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila45%
  2. Pepper52%
  3. Loli53%
  4. Zozo55%
  5. Haïli55%
  6. Hail55%
  7. Viva55%
  8. Maggs57%
  9. Janou57%
  10. Mag57%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Yvi96%
  2. Margarete96%
  3. Elmira96%
  4. Emelyn96%
  5. Lindie96%
  6. Sanjuanita96%
  7. Chassidy96%
  8. Penny-Pie96%
  9. Aminah96%
  10. Alvera96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Loli49%
  3. Janou49%
  4. Hail53%
  5. Haïli53%
  6. Scar53%
  7. Viva53%
  8. Scarlie53%
  9. Teeny54%
  10. Jil54%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Joce96%
  2. Elinore96%
  3. Lizzy96%
  4. Yocheved96%
  5. Berneice96%
  6. Kerstin96%
  7. Johnetta96%
  8. Connie-Bee96%
  9. Maryelizabeth96%
  10. Christena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kals46%
  2. Arry48%
  3. Ary48%
  4. Khaleesi49%
  5. Adie50%
  6. Dada50%
  7. Dima53%
  8. Diam53%
  9. Diamonda53%
  10. Cleopatra54%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Lynelle96%
  2. Stephania96%
  3. Ema96%
  4. Vianey96%
  5. Amada96%
  6. Bethanie96%
  7. Myna96%
  8. Ciana96%
  9. Demetra96%
  10. Amayah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Drea48%
  2. Aggie48%
  3. Iny48%
  4. Nénès48%
  5. Agnou48%
  6. Hildegarde48%
  7. Zee48%
  8. Nes48%
  9. Constant49%
  10. Connie-Bee49%
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