The baby name Dottie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOT-ee (IPA: /ˈdɑːti/ or /ˈdɒti/).
Dottie is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Dottie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOT-ee (IPA: /ˈdɑːti/ or /ˈdɒti/).
Dottie is Greek in Origin.
Dottie is an English diminutive of Dorothy, the standard English form of Greek Dorothea (Dōrothéa), from dōron “gift” and theos “god,” yielding the meaning “gift of God.” It shares roots with Theodora (from the same elements reversed) and aligns with related forms like Dorota and Dorotea, all conveying the same theophoric sense.
As a cozy pet name built on the -ie ending popular in Britain and America, Dottie is recorded by the 19th century and rose in tandem with Dorothy’s boom in the early 1900s, sustained in public memory by figures such as Dorothy Gale. Though long used informally, Dottie now appears as an independent given name in modern birth records. Common variants include Dot, Dotty (alt spelling), and Dotti; broader relatives are Dora, Dorrit, and Dolly. Vintage in flavor yet sprightly, Dottie carries a warm, classic meaning with playful charm.
| Dottie West Dottie West was a musician from the United States, most famous for her contributions to country music. She gained widespread recognition with hits like 'Country Sunshine' and 'A Lesson in Leavin'. Her career spanned several decades, during which she became a beloved figure in the country music scene. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #378 | 13 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #519 | 14 | 11,342 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #759 | 158 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,077 | 65 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Dottie is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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