English word doll comes from English Theodora, and later English Dorothy (A female given name..)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Theodora | English (en) | A female given name., most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium. |
| Dorothy | English (en) | A female given name.. |
| Doll | English (en) | A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy. |
| doll | English (en) | (US, Australia) A term of endearment: darling, sweetheart.. (informal) A woman.. A toy in the form of a human.. The smallest or pet pig in a litter.. A good-natured, cooperative or helpful girl. |