When was Dorothy most popular?

The name Dorothy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Dorothy Lund?

The name Dorothy Lund combines two different traditions: the first name Dorothy has Greek roots, while the surname Lund originates from English.

Dorothy Lund — 1.1 million & 24K bearers

Dorothy Lund 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 Lund: Aksel Lund Svindal (born 1982), Norwegian alpine skier Alan Lund (1925–1992), Canadian dancer and choreographer Alexander Lund Hansen (born 1982), Norwegian football player Alma Lund (1854–1932), Finnish opera singer Anders Lund Madsen (born 1963), Danish journalist and entertainer Andreas Heldal-Lund (1964–2024), Norwegian anti-Scientology activist Andreas Lund (born 1975), Norwegian footballer Ann Lund, Australian journalist Anne Dorthe Lund, Danish actor Annfinn Lund (1926–2001), Norwegian civil servant and politician Anthon H. Lund (1844–1921), Politician and religious leader Anthony C. 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: Lund

English

Aksel Lund Svindal (born 1982), Norwegian alpine skier Alan Lund (1925–1992), Canadian dancer and choreographer Alexander Lund Hansen (born 1982), Norwegian football player Alma Lund (1854–1932), Finnish opera singer Anders Lund Madsen (born 1963), Danish journalist and entertainer Andreas Heldal-Lund (1964–2024), Norwegian anti-Scientology activist Andreas Lund (born 1975), Norwegian footballer Ann Lund, Australian journalist Anne Dorthe Lund, Danish actor Annfinn Lund (1926–2001), Norwegian civil servant and politician Anthon H. Lund (1844–1921), Politician and religious leader Anthony C.

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

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Notable People Named Dorothy Lund

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 Lund:

3

Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6

Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6

Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Lund?: The surname Lund originates from English. Aksel Lund Svindal (born 1982), Norwegian alpine skier Alan Lund (1925–1992), Canadian dancer and choreographer Alexander Lund Hansen (born 1982), Norwegian football player Alma Lund (1854–1932), Finnish opera singer Anders Lund Madsen (born 1963), Danish journalist and entertainer Andreas Heldal-Lund (1964–2024), Norwegian anti-Scientology activist Andreas Lund (born 1975), Norwegian footballer Ann Lund, Australian journalist Anne Dorthe Lund, Danish actor Annfinn Lund (1926–2001), Norwegian civil servant and politician Anthon H. Lund (1844–1921), Politician and religious leader Anthony C.
What are the origins of the name Dorothy Lund?: The name Dorothy Lund combines two different traditions: the first name Dorothy has Greek roots, while the surname Lund originates from English.