Name of the day: Dot
This short and sweet miniature moniker is as delightfully darling as she is vintage. Dot is as simple and as minimalist as they come. Compared to doting Dottie and Dolly, Dot feels a bit more spunky and full of zest.
Dot
Names like Jo, Lou and Kit have been used as both a full name and a nickname for ages. Meaning Dot isn’t far fetched when you think about it. One of the most recognizable Dot’s of the millennial generation is American actress Dot-Marie Jones from the musical comedy-drama series Glee. Beyond Mrs. Jones there has been a few other famous faces behind the name.
Dot Farley - American film actress
Dot Richardson - American softball player
Dot Germain - American golfer
Dot Laughton - American cricketer
Dot Lemon - American aviator
Dot Wilkinson - American Hall of Fame softball player and bowler
Dot Allison - Scottish singer, songwriter
Dot Fulghum - American MLB athlete who played for the Philadelphia athletics
Dot Counts - American civil rights pioneer and the first black student to attend Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina
Fictional Favorites
Princess Dot, an ant in Pixar’s A Bug’s Life
Dot Warner from the animated series Animaniacs
Little Dot was a character in the Harvey Comics created in 1949
Dot Matrix was a character in the animated series ReBoot
Dot Comet was the main character in the self titled series Dot
Dot was the name of the animated mascot for the PBS KIDS network
Character on the online game Club Penguin
Dorothy
Often used as a Dorothy diminutive, Dot has had some praise as an independent name in the 1800’s but hasn’t had much separation from Dorothy since then.
The name Dorothy itself was a top 10 favorite from 1904 - 1939, reaching its peak in 1927 for the second slot just behind Mary. Today, the name falls at #534 and is a certified classic as she has only departed from the top 1,000 for a five year run since the 1800’s.
A classic name is often tied to classic references that have shaped our admiration for years to come. In the 1930’s Dorothy left Kansas for the Land of Oz, by the 50’s she was a talented actress, by the 70’s she was an Olympic champion and Miss America winner, by the 80’s she was a Golden Girl and by the 90’s she was everyone’s favorite goldfish. The name has transcended through the decades with a timeless elegance so effortlessly. It’s no wonder she has won the hearts of many.
Romantic Revelations
While a classic introduction might be highly sought out for such a minimalist moniker, Dorothy isn’t the only opportune formal available to bestow on your child. There are eight other Dot options that we’re romantically inclined to suggest. We have them listed here from most to least popular.
Theodora - This feminine form of Theodore is our only “Dot” option on the leaderboards today. Theodora reprised her spot as a fan favorite in 2019 after a 65 year hiatus. She currently sits at #834 with an expected uprise in the upcoming year.
Dorothea - This extravagant version of Dorothy has remained unranked since 1970, but that may take a turn thanks to songstress Taylor Swift.
Dottie - A slightly longer nickname that is also quite rare as a stand alone name yet is still as cute as a button to those favoring an ‘ie’ ending.
Theodosia - Fans of Broadway may recognize this option from the musical Hamilton as well as from former US Vice Presidents daughter Theodosia Burr.
Peridot - This chartreuse shaded gemstone happens to be the birthstone of August providing all the warm summer vibes we love to bask in. The name Peridot is just as stunning as her rhinestone namesake while making a perfect alternative to rival Ruby.
Gadot - Israeli actress Gal Gadot brought this name to the Fast & Furious franchise in 2009. Gadot is a Hebrew originated surname meaning ‘riverbank’ making it an underrated nature name.
Eidothea - Eidothea was a sea goddess in Greek mythology and is also a species of rainforest trees found in both New South Wales and Queensland Australia.
Avdotya -The name Avdotya is the Russian equivalent of the Greek name Eudoxia. Russian lady in waiting, Avdotya Chernysheva gives this name a nobbily royal flair.