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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. Gregory96%
  2. Stephen96%
  3. Glynn96%
  4. Cardell96%
  5. Harrell96%
  6. Gregg96%
  7. Steven96%
  8. Lawrance96%
  9. Darvin96%
  10. Stanton96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid52%
  2. Johnny53%
  3. Garry53%
  4. Jimmy53%
  5. Tommy54%
  6. Rudy56%
  7. Eddy58%
  8. John58%
  9. Elvis58%
  10. Karl59%

Love potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Dwaine96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Kirt96%
  4. Timmothy96%
  5. Lawrance96%
  6. Garold96%
  7. Teddy96%
  8. Willam96%
  9. Mikeal96%
  10. Gaylon96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Sid48%
  3. Johnny48%
  4. Hal52%
  5. Jimmy53%
  6. Dirk53%
  7. Elvis55%
  8. Tommy56%
  9. Garry56%
  10. Eddy56%

Professional potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Kennth96%
  2. Willam96%
  3. Walt96%
  4. Randell96%
  5. Micheal96%
  6. Pernell96%
  7. Michael96%
  8. Delmas96%
  9. Dwain96%
  10. Art96%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard51%
  2. Dean54%
  3. Sid57%
  4. Van57%
  5. Brad58%
  6. Darwin59%
  7. Jimmy60%
  8. Karl60%
  9. Lenny60%
  10. Byron61%

Crush potential for Dot

Top 10

  1. Blane94%
  2. Berry92%
  3. Timmie92%
  4. Dewayne91%
  5. Woody91%
  6. Kelvin91%
  7. Barry91%
  8. Darryl91%
  9. Kevin91%
  10. Vincent90%

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Karl51%
  3. Joesph52%
  4. Joseph52%
  5. Kurt56%
  6. Jon58%
  7. Felton59%
  8. Elvis59%
  9. Linwood60%
  10. Freddy61%
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