Dot

Meaning of Dot

Dot is a unisex name with American English and British English pronunciations both being daht (/dɑt/ or /dɒt/). The name Dot has variations, such as Dottie. In terms of popularity in the United States, Dot has been given to a small number of newborns each year. However, it's worth noting that the name had more prominence in the past. For example, in the 1960s, Dot was ranked as high as 6th most popular name for baby girls. Overall, Dot is a charming and vintage choice for parents who are seeking a simple yet distinctive name for their child.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as daht (/dɑt/)

British English

  • Pronunced as daht (/dɒt/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Dot

Dorothy Butler, also known as Dot Butler, was an Australian bushwalker, mountaineer, and conservationist.
Oladipo Omishore, also known as Dot da Genius, is a renowned American Nigerian record producer and audio engineer who gained fame for producing "Day 'n' Nite" by Kid Cudi and co-founding the rock band WZRD.
Dot Richardson - Dorothy Gay Richardson is a former two-time gold medal-winning Olympian softball player and current head coach at Liberty, known for her achievements in the sport and her induction into the USA Softball Hall of Fame.
Dot Allison is a Scottish singer and songwriter known for her contributions to electronic music, particularly as the lead singer of the band One Dove in the early 1990s.
Dot Blackie - Dorothy Roberts is a retired British rower who competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Summer Olympics.
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