Dodie

Dodie is an English given name that originated as a diminutive or pet form of Dorothy, which itself derives from the Greek Dorothea, composed of the elements doron meaning gift and theos meaning god, giving the overall sense of gift of God. The doubled diminutive pattern, with the -ie suffix added to a clipped form, reflects a common informal English naming tradition. Dodie Smith, the British author and playwright best known for writing The Hundred and One Dalmatians, is among the most recognized bearers of the name. Related forms include Dottie, Dot, and the full name Dorothy.