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When I was in 6th grade, my bff was named Dorothy Marie. I remember thinking she had the best name in the world (not realizing that her name was considered old fashioned). I never could figure out why her family called her Dottie. It just didn't make sense then.

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Now I strongly prefer Dorothea which sounds more exotic, more ethereal, more magical than just everyday Dorothy.

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I like Dorothy Alice better than Dorothy Ann because it's not as predictable.