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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. Sheri96%
  2. Ladonna96%
  3. Frankie96%
  4. Cathleen96%
  5. Patty96%
  6. Gregg96%
  7. Lora96%
  8. Patti96%
  9. Jeri96%
  10. Sammie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry53%
  2. Rudy56%
  3. Janis57%
  4. Freddy59%
  5. Jeannie62%
  6. Matt63%
  7. Timmy64%
  8. Joey64%
  9. Vicky66%
  10. Dwayne66%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Ladonna96%
  2. Leann96%
  3. Teddy96%
  4. Janette96%
  5. Paulette95%
  6. Francine95%
  7. Bernadette94%
  8. Jeanine94%
  9. Rosetta94%
  10. Jana93%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis49%
  2. Garry56%
  3. Kurt58%
  4. Guy59%
  5. Van60%
  6. Rudy60%
  7. Matt60%
  8. Vicky60%
  9. Byron60%
  10. Roxanne63%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Mickey96%
  2. Frankie96%
  3. Jan96%
  4. Stuart96%
  5. Bradford96%
  6. Robbie94%
  7. Susanne94%
  8. Polly93%
  9. Pat92%
  10. Patrice92%

Bottom 10

  1. Van57%
  2. Brad58%
  3. Dee59%
  4. Darwin59%
  5. Janis61%
  6. Byron61%
  7. Daryl62%
  8. Paulette62%
  9. Karla63%
  10. Tammie63%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Sheri96%
  2. Shari96%
  3. Ladonna96%
  4. Tami96%
  5. Leann96%
  6. Marla96%
  7. Delia95%
  8. Cary95%
  9. Sherri92%
  10. Darla92%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis56%
  2. Kurt56%
  3. Jan58%
  4. Trudy58%
  5. Therese60%
  6. Teri60%
  7. Freddy61%
  8. Rene62%
  9. Jeannie62%
  10. Bradford63%
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