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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- dor-uh-THEE-uh
Dorothea is a Greek name meaning "gift of God," pronounced dor-uh-THEE-uh. It has a romantic, storybook feel, with the classic -thea ending giving it an old-fashioned, literary charm. If you're drawn to vintage names with real historical roots, Dorothea is worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Dorothea
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dorothea
dor-uh-THEE-uhIPA /ˌdɔːrəˈθiːə/
Popularity of Dorothea
Dorothea peaked in 1912, when 562 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #174 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen far from that high point, ranking #2066 with just 93 babies given the name, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Dorothea mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dorothea?
Dorothea is pronounced dor-uh-THEE-uh (IPA: /ˌdɔːrəˈθiːə/).
Is Dorothea a popular name right now?
Dorothea peaked at #174 in 1912 and is ranked #2066 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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