Details for the forename Dod

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Dod (male)


Variants:	Doddie (M) Doddy (M)
Pet Name for:	George (M)
Derivative of:	Deòrsa (M)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	Scottish pet name or tee-name for George, ultimately from Greek "husbandman". For an explanation of Scottish Tee-names, see FAQ #13. The origin of the use in Scotland of Dod or Doddie as nicknames or pet names for George is puzzling. Deòrsa is possibly the origin of Dod and Doddie.