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Dorothy is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'gift of God'. It is a variant of Dorothea.

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Poet, writer, critic

Actress, singer

First African-American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress (Carmen Jones)
Starred in films like Porgy and Bess and Island in the Sun

Chemist

Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1964) for her work determining the structures of important biochemical substances like penicillin and vitamin B12 using X-ray crystallography
First woman to be awarded the Copley Medal by the Royal Society

Social activist, journalist

Co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, a movement dedicated to social justice and aiding the poor and marginalized
Prominent figure in the pacifist movement during World War II

Classic and timeless like Dorothy, Alice evokes a sense of childhood wonder and adventure.

Both Dorothy and Clara have a gentle elegance and vintage charm, reminiscent of a bygone era.

A strong and classic name for a brother, Henry complements Dorothy's soft femininity while maintaining a timeless feel.

Sharing similar vintage appeal and a hint of whimsy, Theodore pairs well with Dorothy for siblings with literary inclinations.