Dodie

Dodie is an English diminutive form, most commonly derived as a pet form of Dorothy, itself rooted in the Greek Dorothea, meaning gift of God from the elements doron (gift) and theos (god). It has also been used as a nickname for Dora or other Dorothy-related names. The name gained some public recognition through the British author Dodie Smith, known for writing The Hundred and One Dalmatians. Related forms include Dottie, Dot, and Dora.