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Is Dorothy too old fashioned?

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zscaler · 26/04/2020 10:25

I absolutely love the name, my husband does too, and it’s one of the few girls’ names we really agree on. It also has a very meaningful family connection on both my side and his.

But is it too old fashioned? Will we be saddling her with a cumbersome, out if date name?

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daisypond · 26/04/2020 10:32

No. It’s good.

TenThousandSpoons0 · 26/04/2020 10:34

Cute name

Dyra · 26/04/2020 10:38

I think it is old fashioned yes. I don't dislike the name though. It does allow for Dottie as a NN as well, which I oddly like (not usually a fan of cutesy nick names).

But don't let an internet stranger's opinion deter you. If you and your husband love it, and think it's the one, then go for it.

AntiHop · 26/04/2020 10:42

I love it.

Itslookinglikeabeautifulday · 26/04/2020 10:43

A friend of mine has a niece, aged nine, called Dorothy. Lovely name. Go for it.

Timeslikethese2020 · 26/04/2020 10:44

I don’t like it at all but it’s popular on here.

Namechangeymcnamechange11 · 26/04/2020 10:44

Love it. I know of a 5 year old Dorothy. It really suits her.

ofwarren · 26/04/2020 10:45

Lovely name. Go for it!

BuffaloCauliflower · 26/04/2020 10:45

Old names are in again, it’s a cycle. Dorothy is lovely, use it!

CheriLittlebottom · 26/04/2020 10:46

I love it. Definitely coming back, you'll be ahead of the curve!

Dot & Dottie are cute nicknames for when she's little, too.

Itslookinglikeabeautifulday · 26/04/2020 10:46

PS A lot of names some people might have considered old-fashioned a few years ago seem to be springing back up.

dancingbadger · 26/04/2020 10:46

Ahh I think it's lovely, a lot of those 'old fashioned' names are making a come back now anyway.

Herpesfreesince03 · 26/04/2020 10:47

Old fashioned names are making a massive comeback op. In my family this year there’s been a Martha, a Mabel and an Edith. Dorothy is an old fashioned but a lovely and perfectly acceptable name to use

Single2catsand1daughter · 26/04/2020 10:47

One of my favourite names. Go for it.

MarieQueenofScots · 26/04/2020 10:48

It’s lovely.

Some people are before the trend Wink

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zscaler · 26/04/2020 10:49

Thank you everyone - I feel much reassured!

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Soon2BeMumof3 · 26/04/2020 10:52

Adorable. And Dot/Dotty is a cute nickname as well.

ALovelyBitOfSquirrel · 26/04/2020 10:57

It's lovely! Amongst so many Freyas, Islas and whatever other popular names there too many of, it is a breath of fresh air.

merryhouse · 26/04/2020 10:58

Thirty years ago Emily was old-fashioned. Twenty years ago Violet was old-fashioned.

Dorothy is probably just about to take off.

Litthefirealready · 26/04/2020 10:59

I think it’s lovely.

bruffin · 26/04/2020 11:01

My nan was Dorothy and my mum had it as one of her names. Nan was often called Doll or Dolly

Whatsyourflava · 26/04/2020 11:05

It’s a great choice of name! Love it. I also like Theodora.

TheVanguardSix · 26/04/2020 11:07

I love it. My friend's daughter is Dorothy and they call her Dottie, which is lovely.

HarrietTheShy · 26/04/2020 11:18

Love it. Smile And as per previous posts, tons of NN options if needed: Dot, Dolly, Dora, Dory, Dodie.

Ellmau · 26/04/2020 11:20

Or Dorothea might have a more modern sound to it if you wanted.