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I like Dorothy but I love Dottie more. I'd use Theodora or Dorothea with the nn Dottie if I could get an SO to agree to it.

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Sally and Dottie is an adorable sibset.

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Although, knowing they would give Dottie a full name makes me wish they'd given Sally a full name. And I know, we've had this debate on this board back when they were pregnant, and I actually am now in agreement that Sally can most definitely stand on its own, but Sarah "Sally" and Dorothy "Dottie" = an amazing sibset IMO.

I do find it very dated. I know 2 Dorothy's & the younger is nearly 60.

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It could be ready for a revival. My first thought is Wizard of Oz, of course.
I don't like the nickname Dottie. I find it very dated & just not the most attractive sound. And Dottie is very A League of Their Own-not really a bad association.
As nicknames, I like Dorie/Dory and Dora. They feel old fashioned but closer to today's style. And Dolly could work on the right girl. I also like Dora on it's own.

I love Dorothy, and I think it deserves a comeback.

Aw, adorable. I've always liked it. My best friend's daughter was nearly Dorothy, but they decided that with Arthur as a brother, there was just too much th. :) Nice to see someone else considering using it - I can totally see it having a comeback.

I really like Dorothy and love the nicknames Dottie, Dory, and Dolly for it.

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I would love to hear it on a little girl!

Love it! Dottie is adorable.

I'd like to see Dorothy make a comeback. It think it's cute with the nickname Dottie.

It's hard for me to imagine a Dorothy under the age of 60. However, I do like the Polish equivalent, Dorota or Dorotka.

Dorothy is one of my absolute favorite names, and I think Dottie is irresistibly charming. I savor Dorothy's old-fashioned flair -- I hope that it doesn't experience a boost in popularity!

Definitely revival-worthy. I'd say it's right on schedule. I admire Dorothy but wouldn't use it due to knowing two unpleasant ones. But I love seeing others use it!

Dorothy is definitely ready for a revival. Dottie is cute. I also like Dori or Doro, unconvential but hey I like what I like.

I think Dorothy's cute, though I prefer Dorothea
but I do like Dottie

I really like Dorothy, but I haven't made up my mind about Dottie. Definitely ready for a revival, I just don't know if I like it. But if your brother likes Dorothy nn Dottie, he should go for it. Dorothy is very pretty, and it has several nickname options.

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Does your brother have any other children?

The name Dorothy itself is not too old-fashioned, but the nickname Dottie is definitely too old-fashioned.

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I would have suggested the nickname Dora, but it brings to mind Dora the Explorer! But it's totally fine if your brother and his wife are okay with that!