Is Dorothy popular?

[grandmasterstitch]

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?

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

There are two in dd’s class (year 6).

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.

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

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

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

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 🤦🏼‍♀️

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

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.

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

I know one who is my age (39).

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

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

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

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.