Why Dorthy Rocks?

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

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

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

Secret Meaning of Dorthy

The true meaning of ‘Dorthy’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Dorthy is a name that hints you are a humanitarian and generous individual. Turning our world to be a better place to live fascinates you. Use your creative and artistic talents to promote a cause. You are elegant, sophisticated, and stylish in appearance and behavior.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Dorthy, 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: artist, dramatist, writer, actor, painter, designer, lecturer, religious zealot, composer, publisher, restaurateur, entertainer, surgeon, tourism director.

Lucky colors: Red, pink, crimson, and other deep shades of red

Lucky gem(s): Bloodstone, garnet, ruby

Lucky day(s): Monday and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Garlic, broom, nettle, onion, wormwood, leeks, mustard seed, pepper

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Is The Name Dorthy Popular?

“Dorthy” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Pennsylvania as reported in the 1932 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only nine babies in Pennsylvania have the same name as you in 1932. A total of only 586 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 1927 with a total of 695 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Dorthy” was recorded 20,401 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Dorthys to occupy the country of Palau with an estimated population of 18,058.

The name first appeared in the year 1885 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) Dorthy became a popular girl’s name in the state of Arkansas in the year 1934. It ranked #80 with 54 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1934 in the state of Tennessee with 68 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Arkansas for 8 years from 1927 to 1934 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Dorthy” was recorded 260 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.

Dorthy, 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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