Gift of God
Derived from the Greek name Dorothea, it combines 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (god). It was a top 10 name in the US from 1904 to 1939 and is currently experiencing a vintage revival. The name is famously associated with the protagonist of the Oz series.
About 743 girls were named Dorothy in 2025.
The protagonist who travels to the Land of Oz · The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
First African-American film star nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress
Nobel Prize-winning chemist who determined the structure of penicillin
American poet, writer, and satirist known for her wit
Social activist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
Olympic gold medalist figure skater
Mathematician and NASA's first African-American manager
Quick-witted character played by Bea Arthur · The Golden Girls
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Dorothy — far less common.
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