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Is Dorothy popular?

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grandmasterstitch · 11/01/2021 18:26

Just that really. I love Dorothy and feel like it's on a lot of baby name threads and lots of people say they love it but is it actually popular? Will there be half a dozen Dorothy rubbing around reception in 4 years time?

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bridgetreilly · 13/01/2021 16:45

Pick Winifred! It's so cute and she definitely won't have others in her class. She can be Winnie or Freddy, both of which are also lovely.

Flymetothestars · 13/01/2021 16:35

Gwendolyn Is alright but it's too long and complicated to spell. I'm not the best at spelling and really struggle with names like this

Flymetothestars · 13/01/2021 16:34

Dorothy is by far the nicest from your list @grandmasterstitch it's lovely

Sheleg · 13/01/2021 16:01

I know one who is my age (39).

It's such an ugly name. Nothing redeeming about it. So lumpen.

ParisJeTAime · 13/01/2021 15:36

I also love Winifred! Winnie or Fred for short. So cute! Think it might be a bit marmite though.

Terracottasaur · 13/01/2021 15:23

This was my pick for if my baby had been a girl - I love it! I think it’s still fairly unusual but I reckon it’s due a comeback.

Arrierttyclock · 12/01/2021 22:15

I know one whose about 2 but that's it. It's a cute name

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grandmasterstitch · 12/01/2021 19:45

Thanks everyone. I think Dorothy might be edging out in front. It's between Dorothy, Winifred and Gwendolyn. Although DH will probably veto Dorothy now 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Macblondie · 12/01/2021 18:36

I’ve been working in schools for nearly 20 years and I have never met a child called Dorothy. Smile

Bluesername · 12/01/2021 14:34

I have never met a young Dorothy. I do like the name though and think a comeback may be around the corner.

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 12/01/2021 12:29

Love it! My grannys name. I don't know any. Love nn Dolly.

campion · 11/01/2021 23:08

There was a Dorothy in my class at school and I thought it was an old lady name even then.
DH suggested it if we'd had a girl. It was a definite no.

VenusClapTrap · 11/01/2021 22:55

There are two in dd’s class (year 6).

lynsey91 · 11/01/2021 22:39

I have an aunt Dorothy who is in her 90's so I associate it as an old lady's name.

I do quite like it but she hates it. She says hardly anyone calls her by her full name but always Dot or Dotty both of which she dislikes.

I think Dorothy is quite nice but, like her, hate the shortening of it

sleepingfox · 11/01/2021 22:36

I know a 25 year old Dorothy and a 6 month old Dorothy. I think it’ll start being used more, but I’m not sure it will end up being super popular.

Firebird83 · 11/01/2021 21:26

I really like it. I don’t think it will be overly popular like Olivia, Isla, Ava etc are.

Sexnotgender · 11/01/2021 20:26

I know a Dorothy, she’s in her 90s and absolutely fabulous.

ZebraKid71 · 11/01/2021 20:22

It is fairly popular round here, I personally know a 7 yo, a 5 yo and two toddlers. I don't really like the full name but love Dotty

StealthRoast · 11/01/2021 20:22

I think it’s horribly old fashioned if only sticking to the full name. Dotty is really cute though. Don’t know any at all of any age.

YerAWizardHarry · 11/01/2021 20:22

It'll vary greatly by region. I live in the North of Scotland and have never met a child called Dorothy.

Whatsnewpussyhat · 11/01/2021 20:19

Angel & Dick Strawbridge of 'Escape to the Chateau' have a Dorothy

Love this show but hate hearing Angela saying Dowafy.

Marmite27 · 11/01/2021 20:16

Both also 5y/o.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 11/01/2021 20:16

Oh sorry, scratch that - Dorothy hasn't been popular enough in the last few years that you'd be able to check it on ONS! I don't know any young ones personally (the ones I know are 65/70 plus), but looking at the very rapid recent popularity rise, the statistics suggest Dorothy could likely reach the top 100 in 4/5 years time (if that answers your question?).

Marmite27 · 11/01/2021 20:16

My 5 year old has two friends who are named Dorothy.

JustanotherTuesday · 11/01/2021 20:16

The only two Dorothy's I knew would be over 100 years old now if they were still alive. One always used her full name and the other one went by Dolly.
I'm sorry but it still seems extremely old fashioned to me.

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