Message: "Dorothy" - Behind the Name

Dorothy

by Cati (cati15)

2/25/2008, 2:11 PM

After seeing Dorothy in a recent BA, I rejoiced at its useage, because it's been a favourite lately. A few combos:

Dorothy Catherine (my name, but thought it sounded pretty okay)
Dorothy Margaret
Dorothy Eve
Dorothy Iris
Dorothy Violet
Dorothy Cecilia
Dorothy Paloma (two three syllable names...I'm not sure I like it)

I also like the sound of Dorothy Renee, but I hate Renee; maybe something that rhymes with it?

Any comments or suggestions? As always, everything is welcome and appreciated!

#Dorothy

Replies

- Karcoolka

2/26/2008, 7:12 AM

I love: Dorothy Iris and Dorothy Katherine

- Effie (guest)

2/25/2008, 10:24 PM

I prefer the more flowing Dorothea, but Dorothy itself isn't bad. Dorothy Iris is gorgeous!

- Dot (Spider from Mars)

2/25/2008, 5:45 PM

I adore this name! In fact, I'm planning on changing my name to Dorothy.

Opinions:
Dorothy Catherine - The 'th's in Dorothy and Catherine sound lispy together. Dorothy Katarina and Dorothy Katrina sound cleaner.
Dorothy Margaret - Beautiful.
Dorothy Eve - The 'ee' sounds run together.
Dorothy Iris - Pretty.
Dorothy Violet - Very nice.
Dorothy Cecilia - Feels very long (though Dorothy Margaret didn't, I know!). How about Dorothy Celia or Dorothy Cécile?
Dorothy Paloma (two three syllable names...I'm not sure I like it) - The number of syllables being the same is fine because they're stressed in different places. I think it's a very nice combo.

For something that rhymes with Renée, perhaps:
Dorothy Zoé
Dorothy Salome
Dorothy Juliette
Dorothy Aglaé
Dorothy Josée
Dorothy Esmée

- Marija Luminitsa

2/25/2008, 4:55 PM

I love the combos you have listed. I'm not a big fan of Renee, but I am a fan of the related, Renata. I can't come up with any good names that rhyme with Renee though.

- Caitlin (earthnut)

2/25/2008, 4:25 PM

I like all your combos except Dorothy Eve - the 2 ee sounds next too each other bothers me.
Dorothy Paloma works I think because the names have different rhythm - DOR-o-thy pa-LO-ma. Two names with the same rhythm, ie Dorothy Abigail, doesn't sound great.