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Dorthea

female

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Dorthea is a variant of Dorothea, derived from Greek elements meaning gift and God, used across Christian naming histories.

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Popularity History of Dorthea

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#15870Ranked in 2024

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Dorthea was nationally ranked in 2024.

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entered the rankings in 2024

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

Dorthea Nicknames

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

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Dorie
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Dort
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Similar Names to Dorthea

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AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

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Abigail

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Annie

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Alexis

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“Defender; Helper”

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Anne

“Grace; Favor”

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dorthea

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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