What is the origin of the name Dorothea?

Dorothea is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dorothea?

Dorothea is currently ranked #2066 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dorothea?

Dorothea is pronounced dor-oh-THEE-ah.

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Dorothea

dor-oh-THEE-ah

Popularity

#2066

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Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

34,314

Peak Year

#1,110 in 1920

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From Greek elements meaning 'gift of God'.

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Dora Dot Thea

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Dorothea Lange
American documentary photographer and photojournalist

Nicknames

Dora Dot Thea

Spelling Variations

Dorothy

Similar Names

Theodora Alexandra Anthea

Personality Traits

KindGenerousIntelligentCompassionate

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