Clipped or variant form of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea meaning 'gift of God'.
Orothy is a clipped or variant form of Dorothy, which comes through Dorothea and means gift of God. That gives the name a strong classical and devotional foundation beneath its less familiar surface.
The altered form feels vintage but individualized, like a nickname or regional variant that has developed a life of its own. Orothy sounds gentle and slightly old-fashioned, with a soft charm that makes it appealingly unusual. It preserves the warmth of Dorothy while adding a fresh contour.