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Dorothy!

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EmiliaBassano · 22/04/2026 12:24

My friend had a little girl yesterday. She is beautiful!

Her name is Dorothy. And her middle name is one I've not heard anyone named who was born in my lifetime - Julie!

I just think it is so cute. A lovely example of older names coming back, not off the wall, just really sweet.

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NamingNoNames · 27/04/2026 19:20

Notmyreality · 26/04/2026 21:13

Dorothy is a cute name for a small child but I pity that child as a teenager at school and entering the work place. Its not going to do her any favours unfortunately.

It's the name of several of my friends' mothers. It was in the top 100 in the first half of the 20th Century.

Dorothy L Sayers, Dorothy Dandridge, Dorothy Parker ...

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 27/04/2026 17:59

Indifferent to Julie

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 27/04/2026 17:58

ADORE Dorothy.

Gorgeous, classic

RaininSummer · 27/04/2026 17:56

I can't stand Dot or Dottie but like Dorothy or Dora.

Notmyreality · 26/04/2026 21:13

Dorothy is a cute name for a small child but I pity that child as a teenager at school and entering the work place. Its not going to do her any favours unfortunately.

Brownbear8 · 26/04/2026 21:07

Dorothy is one of those strange ones where I absolutely adore the nickname - Dottie - but can’t stand the full name. Dorothy and Julie sound very old fashioned to my ears.

Dottie June, nickname DJ or Dot, however I think would be lovely.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/04/2026 23:27

The parents sound like they've got both classic and current eastenders on the go

bellabelly · 24/04/2026 23:24

Love Dorothy! My GM's name though she was always known as Dolly. My schoolfriend's sister was also a Dorothy and always known as Dot which sounded very cool.

NamingNoNames · 24/04/2026 12:42

I think Dorothy is an ugly name in sound and also how it looks written down but I like Dorothea.
I'm the opposite. I like Dorothy but dislike Dorothea. It's the -thea bit I don't like, it's lispy and miserable.

examworries2026 · 23/04/2026 23:33

I think Dorothy is an ugly name in sound and also how it looks written down but I like Dorothea. Dorothy Julie doesn’t flow, I like Julie and Julia and I think Dorothy Julia would be nicer.

I was thinking earlier how much I love the name Verity.

Pistachiocake · 23/04/2026 23:15

I don't know how old you are, but I worked with 2 Julies in the noughties-one was 19 one early 20s, so Millennials. I don't remember most of the people thinking it was an unusual name for the age group, but it does make me think of the song Me Julie, which I would guess was early noughties. The song shouldn't be an issue for any Julies born now, though!

Giraffehaver · 23/04/2026 22:58

Love Dorothy dislike Julie

LivingTheDreamish · 23/04/2026 18:58

Dorothy is a bit old fashioned but a perfectly good name, and Dora, Dot, Dotty are all super cute.

Tryagain26 · 23/04/2026 14:09

I'm not keen on Julie but I like Dorothy.

NamingNoNames · 23/04/2026 14:04

I think Julie is a pretty name but I know quite a few, most with the middle name Anne. All are older than me apart from one whose parents are from a French-speaking country.
Julia was very popular in my age group - it's OK, a bit boring when you know so many.

MississippiCroc · 22/04/2026 21:27

I don’t like Dorothy at all and Dottie is just twee.

Prefer Julia.

bruffin · 22/04/2026 19:22

My DGM was Dorothy and my DM had Dorothy as a middle name. DGM was known as Doll or Dolly to her friends. I think I prefer Theodora which is essentially the same name (gift of the gods) but in reverse

RinielUrban · 22/04/2026 19:16

We actually met a beautiful little Dot today 4 months old and full name Dorothea

user2848502016 · 22/04/2026 17:44

I love it, Dot/Dotty are cute nicknames too
Not as keen on Julie, but as a middle name it’s fine
Prefer Julia/Juliet

Firebird83 · 22/04/2026 17:36

Dorothy is coming back. There’s one at DD’s nursery too. I like it!

wildgreyseas · 22/04/2026 17:29

I love Dorothy as a name with Dottie as a nickname

GoldenPineapple15 · 22/04/2026 17:18

I teach a 16 year old Dorothy . She never shortens it and I love the name. It’s refreshing and due a come back .

Bunnyofhope · 22/04/2026 17:15

They are both brilliant!

RegalDiamondMonster · 22/04/2026 17:13

I've met a couple of young Dorothys and a Dorothea. Not my favourite, I really like Julie though.

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EmiliaBassano · 22/04/2026 16:34

Rincoe · 22/04/2026 15:00

I don’t think that they go particularly well together - but I am delighted for you and your friend and a safe and happy birth!

The baby is named after grandma and great grandma.

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