Dorothy, of Latin origin, means 'gift of God'. This classic name gained significant popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was notably brought into the limelight by L. Frank Baum's beloved character, Dorothy Gale, in his series of Oz books.
"Dorothy was a popular name for newborns between 1916 and 1939, with the highest number of births occurring in 1926, followed by 1928."