Dotty

Dotty is an English feminine 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 name has been in informal use primarily in English-speaking countries, carrying the warm, familiar tone typical of nickname-based given names. Related forms include Dottie, Dorothy, Dorothea, and Thea.