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Dorothea

female

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Dorothea is a Greek theophoric name meaning gift of God, used in ancient and Christian traditions.

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Popularity History of Dorothea

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2066Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2066

Dorothea was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+693

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Dorothea Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Dorothea.

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Dorie
Nickname
Doro
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Baby Name Lists That Include Dorothea

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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