Why Dorothy Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Dorothy” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Dorothy” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yhtorod.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Oorhdty.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Dorothy

The true meaning of ‘Dorothy’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Dorothy is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to enjoy a good life and have a good time. Your feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life makes you famous and liked by many. Perhaps this is the reason why you are a natural flirt. You are an entertainer and thrive on expressing your feelings or opinions to others. There is a good mental and emotional balance in your personality.

When people hear the name Dorothy, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Dorothy Popular?

“Dorothy” is the 29^th most popular baby girl’s name in Minnesota as reported in the 1940 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 192 babies in Minnesota have the same name as you in 1940. A total of 14,961 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1924 with a total of 39,996 babies. That’s a lot of baby Dorothys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Dorothy” was recorded 1,114,423 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Dorothys to occupy the country of Réunion with an estimated population of 981,796.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 112 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1890 with a rank of #93 nationwide and was registered 458 times as a baby girl’s name. Dorothy became a popular girl’s name in the state of Oregon in the year 1910. It ranked #1 with 57 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1924 in the state of Pennsylvania with 3,875 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Mississippi for 63 years from 1910 to 1973 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Dorothy” was recorded 17,275 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Dorothy, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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