Dotty

Dotty is an English feminine name that originated as a diminutive or pet form of Dorothy, which itself derives from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of the elements doron, meaning gift, and theos, meaning god. The name therefore carries the sense of gift of God. Dotty has occasionally been used as an independent given name, particularly in the United States during the early to mid twentieth century. Related forms include Dot, Dottie, Dorothy, and Dorothea.