The name Dorothy is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Dorothy is: God's gift. American Meaning: The name Dorothy is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dorothy is: God's gift. Greek Meaning: The name Dorothy is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Dorothy is: Gift of God. A vision. Famous bearer: St Dorothea was martyred at the beginning of the 4th century. English Meaning: The name Dorothy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dorothy is: Gift of God.
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Though research on the topic is limited, there are a couple of competing theories out there. One is from the late New York City psychologist Samuel Janus, who looked at the link between Jewish humor and tragedy. A 1978 article in TIME describes his conclusions: Jewish humor is born of depression and alienation from the general culture. For Jewish comedians, [Janus] told the recent annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, âcomedy is a defense mechanism to ward off the aggression and hostility of others.â.