My friend's last name is Dowdall.

She was surrounded by dowdinesses at the party.

She was criticized for her dowdyism.

The dowdies gathered for their weekly book club meeting.

She dowdies herself up before going out.

The Dowdys are a friendly family who live next door.

My friend's last name is Dowdy.

The Dowdells are a close-knit family.

My friend's last name is Dowdell.

The Dowdens are a well-known family in the town.