Dottie

Dottie is an English diminutive of Dorothy, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of the elements doron meaning gift and theos meaning god, giving the overall sense of gift of God. The name Dorothea was borne by a fourth-century Christian martyr venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions. Dottie has been used as an independent given name in its own right, particularly in the United States during the twentieth century. Related forms include Dorothy, Dorothea, Dot, and Dolly.