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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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Actress, singer

First African-American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress
Starred in films such as Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess

Poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist

Chemist

Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 for her work on determining the structures of important biochemical substances using X-ray crystallography.
Determined the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin.

Journalist, social activist, Catholic convert

Co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, a movement dedicated to social justice and serving the poor.
Known for her pacifist beliefs and opposition to war.

Mathematician, computer programmer

First African-American supervisor at NASA's Langley Research Center
Instrumental in developing the IBM 7090 FORTRAN compiler used for space exploration
Honored posthumously with a Congressional Gold Medal

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.