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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. Kylan96%
  3. Kalista96%
  4. Rona96%
  5. Ette96%
  6. Raj96%
  7. Gaven96%
  8. Joann96%
  9. Kymberly96%
  10. Kadeem96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila45%
  2. Elon46%
  3. Leeroy48%
  4. Ozzie51%
  5. Pepper52%
  6. Sid52%
  7. Gar53%
  8. Fredy53%
  9. Zina53%
  10. Johnny53%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Yvi96%
  2. Margarete96%
  3. Elmira96%
  4. Emelyn96%
  5. Reta96%
  6. Penny96%
  7. Lindie96%
  8. Sanjuanita96%
  9. Chassidy96%
  10. Penny-Pie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Vanya42%
  5. Mave42%
  6. Karl42%
  7. Maverick42%
  8. Kalle42%
  9. Mav42%
  10. Karlchen42%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Marvis96%
  2. Olan96%
  3. Sean96%
  4. Walton96%
  5. Joce96%
  6. Kennth96%
  7. Abdulrahman96%
  8. Webster96%
  9. Juanjo96%
  10. Elinore96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Paris42%
  5. Pari42%
  6. Armi43%
  7. Armani43%
  8. Maverick46%
  9. Kali46%
  10. Mave46%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Rochelle96%
  2. Lavern96%
  3. Lynelle96%
  4. Ottis96%
  5. Stephania96%
  6. Ema96%
  7. Amanda96%
  8. Vianey96%
  9. Amada96%
  10. Bethanie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner43%
  2. Erna43%
  3. Herbert44%
  4. Herby44%
  5. Herberto44%
  6. Shaw45%
  7. Shaney45%
  8. John45%
  9. Juancho45%
  10. Shany45%
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