Quick answer
Dorothy is a girl name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/; American English /ˈdɔɹ.θi/; British English /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/.
Meaning and history
Usual English form of Dorothea. It has been in use since the 16th century. The author L. Frank Baum used it for the central character, Dorothy Gale, in his fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and several of its sequels.
Notes and context
Usage: english