At a glance
Dorothy ranks #1783 for dogs. It is almost always a girl's name (97% female). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.
How popular is Dorothy?
#1,783dog name of 19,856
1 in 6,010female dogs
77dogs in the records
#859cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 97%Boys 3%
97% girls · 3% boys among 77 dogs with a recorded sex
Dorothy over the years
RisingDogs named Dorothy per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 13 named Dorothy
- 6 named Dorothy
- 4 named Dorothy
- 4 named Dorothy
- 4 named Dorothy
Names that sound like Dorothy
DoritoDorotheaDoritaDorianDoradoDorrieDorkieDorrit
Questions
Is Dorothy a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a girl's name (97% female).
How popular is Dorothy for dogs?
Dorothy is the #1,783 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 77 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce Dorothy?
Dorothy is said in 3 syllables: Do·ro·thy. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Dorothy?
Dorito, Dorothea and Dorita sound similar.
What breeds are often named Dorothy?
Chihuahuas, Cairn Terriers and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Dorothy.