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GirlPronounced American English /ˈdɑt.i/; British English /ˈdɒt.i/English language family

Dottie

This name is a diminutive of Dorothy.

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Dottie is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɑt.i/; British English /ˈdɒt.i/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈdɑt.i/; British English /ˈdɒt.i/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Dorothy.

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Usage: english

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