Dorothy Biles

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dorothy Biles — gift of God
1.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dorothy Biles is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Dorothy is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Dorothea (Δωροθέα), meaning "gift of God." The name was reversed to create Theodore (God's gift). The surname Biles: Daniel Biles (born 1952), American judge Ed Biles (1931–2020), American football coach and player George Biles (1900–1987), British sign painter Keith Biles, British politician Martin Biles (1919–2017), American javelin thrower Oliver Biles (born 1990), British actor Rasheem Biles (born 2005), American football player Simone Biles Owens (born 1997), American artistic gymnast William Biles (1644–1710), American judge Bies (surname) All pages with titles beginning with Biles All pages with titles containing Biles Dorothy is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.1 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dorothy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dorothy

Meaning: gift of God

Greek

From the Greek Dorothea (Δωροθέα), meaning "gift of God." The name was reversed to create Theodore (God's gift).

Surname: Biles

English

Daniel Biles (born 1952), American judge Ed Biles (1931–2020), American football coach and player George Biles (1900–1987), British sign painter Keith Biles, British politician Martin Biles (1919–2017), American javelin thrower Oliver Biles (born 1990), British actor Rasheem Biles (born 2005), American football player Simone Biles Owens (born 1997), American artistic gymnast William Biles (1644–1710), American judge Bies (surname) All pages with titles beginning with Biles All pages with titles containing Biles

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dorothy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dorothy by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dorothy Biles

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dorothy Biles:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dorothy?
The first name Dorothy originates from Greek. From the Greek Dorothea (Δωροθέα), meaning "gift of God." The name was reversed to create Theodore (God's gift).
When was Dorothy most popular?
The name Dorothy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Biles?
The surname Biles originates from English. Daniel Biles (born 1952), American judge Ed Biles (1931–2020), American football coach and player George Biles (1900–1987), British sign painter Keith Biles, British politician Martin Biles (1919–2017), American javelin thrower Oliver Biles (born 1990), British actor Rasheem Biles (born 2005), American football player Simone Biles Owens (born 1997), American artistic gymnast William Biles (1644–1710), American judge Bies (surname) All pages with titles beginning with Biles All pages with titles containing Biles
What are the origins of the name Dorothy Biles?
The name Dorothy Biles combines two different traditions: the first name Dorothy has Greek roots, while the surname Biles originates from English.
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