What origin is the name Dot?

Dot comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dot a popular name?

Dot is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Dot does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Dot?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dot — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dot

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dot

Dot

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Dot is a greek girl's name meaning "Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film".

With greek roots, Dot is a girl name that means "Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dot

Very rare in US records

What does Dot mean?

Dot is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film".

Is Dot a rare name?

Yes. Dot does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Dot

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Dot

Dot means "Gift of god; diminutive of dorothy: gift of god. a variant of dorothea and the most common form of the name in english- speaking countries. famous bearer: the young heroine of the wizard of oz, played by judy garland in the film" — these names share that spirit.