The baby name Dot is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dɒt/ (UK), /dɑt/ (US).
The baby name Dot is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dɒt/ (UK), /dɑt/ (US).
Dot is in Origin.
Dot is an English hypocoristic of Dorothy (and occasionally Dorothea), ultimately from Greek Dorothea, doron "gift" + theos "god," hence the meaning "gift of God." The affectionate clipping appears in British and American records from the late 19th century, when Dorothy surged in popularity, and it gained bright, brisk currency in the early 20th century alongside sister nicknames like Dottie and Dolly. Though long used informally, Dot has also been recorded as an independent given name since the early 1900s.
Variants and relatives include Dottie/Dotty (expanded pet forms), Dolly, Dora, and the formal names Dorothy and Dorothea; internationally related forms are Dorotea (Spanish/Italian), Dorothee (French), Dorota (Polish), and Theodora, which shares the same meaning via reversed Greek elements. Today Dot reads as a vintage, minimalist choice with a jaunty, mid-century feel, appealing to parents who favor concise names with cheerful brevity while retaining the venerable "gift of God" sense.
| Dot Jones Dot Jones is an American actor best known for her role as Coach Beiste on the television series Glee. Her portrayal of the tough yet compassionate coach earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Before acting, she was a champion arm wrestler and a professional athlete. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | 0 | #19 | 1 | 644 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #277 | 6 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #324 | 6 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #334 | 4 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #347 | 8 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #356 | 3 | 7,678 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #361 | 4 | 5,096 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #424 | 24 | 14,421 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #460 | 7 | 10,523 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #573 | 14 | 18,916 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #598 | 8 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #622 | 4 | 10,983 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #875 | 12 | 15,035 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #887 | 255 | 25,928 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #910 | 9 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #934 | 18 | 16,906 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #940 | 16 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #964 | 31 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 7 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,052 | 60 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,150 | 29 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Dot is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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