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Dorothy Mae Rawls (born Gilliard), 1936 - 2011
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Gilliard, 1933 - 2003
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Irene Gilliard (born Woodward), 1931 - 1972
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Margery Horsley (born Gilliard), 1907 - 1987
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Lorene Glover (born Gilliard), 1933 - 1999
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Grasso (born Gilliard), 1928 - 2017
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Marie Gilliard (born Kientzle), 1918 - 2014
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Edith Gilliard, born 1905
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Marie Gilliard, born 1939
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Gilliard, died 2005
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Gilliard (born Albrittion), 1932 - 2009
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothy Gilliard (born Teleck), Circa 1922 - 1995
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comDorothy Gilliard, died 1951
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comDorothy Gilliard, died 1971
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comDorothy L. Gilliard, Circa 1933 - 1961
Georgia DeathsDorothy Gilliard, 1899 - 1970
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Dorothy Gilliard, died 1931
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Dorothy Gilliard, 1921 - 1998
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Dorothy Sue Gilliard (born Haywood), 1890 - 1972
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Gertrude Gilliard (born Preston), 1912 - 2004
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Brunson (born Gilliard), 1915 - 1988
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy Aileen Gilliard (born Woodward), 1931 - 1972
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothy M Gilliard, born Circa 1941
1950 United States Federal CensusDorothy M Gilliard, born Circa 1937
1950 United States Federal CensusDorothy M Gilliard, born Circa 1939
1950 United States Federal CensusDorothy Gilliard, born Circa 1932
1950 United States Federal CensusDorothy Gilliard, born Circa 1937
1940 United States Federal CensusDorothy Gilliard, born Circa 1929
1940 United States Federal CensusDorothy L Gilliard, born Circa 1933
1940 United States Federal CensusDorothy Gilliard, born Circa 1926
1940 United States Federal CensusDorothy Gilliard, born Circa 1913
1931 Canada CensusDorothy M. Gilliard, born Circa 1944
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)Dorothy Margaret Gilliard, born 1944
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)Dorothy Gilliard
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)Dorothy Gilliard
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)Dorothy Gilliard, born 1931
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Dorothy M. Raulerson (born Gilliard), Circa 1932 - 2009
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesDorothy Bellman Gilliard, 1933 - 2009
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesDorothy L. Gilliard, Circa 1924 - 2017
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesDorothy M. Barnes (born Gilliard), Circa 1937 - 2019
United States Obituary Index from Online SourcesDorothy Peggy Gilliard, died 2010
England & Wales Probate Index, 1858-2023Dorothy Gilliard, died 1998
England & Wales Probate Index, 1858-2023
Dorothy S Gilliard, 1923 - 2003
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Dorothy S Gilliard, 1918 - 2002
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Dorothy Gilliard, 1933 - 2009
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Dorothy M Gilliard, 1953 - 1994
U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Dorothy Gilliard, 1921 - 1998
England & Wales Deaths, GRO Indexes, 1969 - 2007
Dorothy Gilliard, 1899 - 1970
England & Wales Deaths, GRO Indexes, 1969 - 2007Dorothy Smith-Gilliard (born Gilliard)
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.comDorothy Gilliard (Johnson,) (born Fowler), born 1965
Florida County MarriagesDorothy Jean Emory (Harris,) (born Gilliard), born 1932
Florida County MarriagesDorothy E Gilliard, born 1907
1910 United States Federal CensusDorothy Roberts Gilliard (Truell), born 1940
South Carolina, Charleston County MarriagesDorothy Gilliard (Green), born 1955
South Carolina, Charleston County MarriagesDorothy Carter (Gilliard)
South Carolina, Charleston County MarriagesDorothy Simmons (Gilliard)
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- Dorathy Gilliard
- Dorothea Gilliard
- Dorothy Gillard
- Dorothy Gilleard
- Dorothy Gilliad
- Dorothy Gilliart
- Dorothy Gilliatt
- Dorothy Gillyard
- Dorothy Gilyard
- Chinese (Simplified): 多萝西 吉利亚德 (Duōluóxī Jí lì yà dé)
- Czech: Dorota Gilliardová
- French: Dorothée Gilliard
- German: Dorothea Gilliard
- Hungarian: Gilliard Dorottya
- Japanese: ドロシー ギリアード (Doroshī Giriādo)
- Polish: Dorota Gilliard
- Portuguese: Doroteia Gilliard
- Russian: Дороти Гиллиард (Doroti Gilliard)
- Spanish: Dorotea Gilliard
- USA 88%
- United Kingdom 10%
- Other 2%
Dorothy stems from the Greek name Dorothea. Dorothea combines "doron," meaning "gift," and "theos," meaning "god." Therefore, Dorothy literally translates to "gift of God." The Greek Dorothea was adapted into Latin as Dorothea, and from there, it entered various European languages. The English form, Dorothy, arose through normal linguistic evolution, simplifying the pronunciation over time. Dorothy's use as a given name became more common in England during the 16th century. It gained further popularity with the rise of Puritanism, as names with religious meanings were favored. The name spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States. Its popularity peaked in the early 20th century. Common diminutives include Dot, Dottie, and Dora. The name experienced a resurgence in popularity due to the character Dorothy Gale in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1900).
The surname Gilliard has its roots in medieval France, deriving from the Old French personal name "Gilliard," which itself is a diminutive form of "Gil," a name that is often associated with the Germanic name "Gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The surname first appeared in historical records during the 12th century, particularly in regions such as Normandy, where the feudal system was prominent. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Gilliard were often associated with agricultural roles, as many were landowners or farmers, reflecting the agrarian society of the time. The name may also carry connotations of loyalty and trustworthiness, traits valued in the feudal hierarchy.
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