Dorothy Lyon
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Dorothy Lyon 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 Lyon: A. Laurence Lyon (1934–2006), American music composer Alastair Lyon (born 1979), South African rugby player Anne Bozeman Lyon (1860–1936), American writer Asa Lyon (1763–1841), American politician Babe Lyon (1907–1970), American football player Barbara Lyon (1931–1995), American-born singer who lived and worked mostly in England Barrett Lyon (born 1978), American computer entrepreneur Ben Lyon (1901–1979), American film actor Beverley Lyon (1902–1970), British cricketer Bill Lyon (1886–1962), Australian football player Billy Lyon (born 1973), American football player Bob Lyon (born 1955), Amer. 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: Lyon
English
A. Laurence Lyon (1934–2006), American music composer Alastair Lyon (born 1979), South African rugby player Anne Bozeman Lyon (1860–1936), American writer Asa Lyon (1763–1841), American politician Babe Lyon (1907–1970), American football player Barbara Lyon (1931–1995), American-born singer who lived and worked mostly in England Barrett Lyon (born 1978), American computer entrepreneur Ben Lyon (1901–1979), American film actor Beverley Lyon (1902–1970), British cricketer Bill Lyon (1886–1962), Australian football player Billy Lyon (born 1973), American football player Bob Lyon (born 1955), Amer.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Dorothy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Dorothy by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Dorothy Lyon
- Dorothy Hodgkin (crystallographer, 1910)
- Dorothy Parker (literary critic, 1893)
- Dorothy L. Sayers (French–English translator, 1893)
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 Lyon:
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
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 Lyon?
- The surname Lyon originates from English. A. Laurence Lyon (1934–2006), American music composer Alastair Lyon (born 1979), South African rugby player Anne Bozeman Lyon (1860–1936), American writer Asa Lyon (1763–1841), American politician Babe Lyon (1907–1970), American football player Barbara Lyon (1931–1995), American-born singer who lived and worked mostly in England Barrett Lyon (born 1978), American computer entrepreneur Ben Lyon (1901–1979), American film actor Beverley Lyon (1902–1970), British cricketer Bill Lyon (1886–1962), Australian football player Billy Lyon (born 1973), American football player Bob Lyon (born 1955), Amer.
- What are the origins of the name Dorothy Lyon?
- The name Dorothy Lyon combines two different traditions: the first name Dorothy has Greek roots, while the surname Lyon originates from English.