Dorothea

At a Glance: Name: Dorothea – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dor-uh-THEE-uh

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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

Phonetic: dor-uh-THEE-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Dorothea mean?

Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dorothea)

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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