Dorothea

Girl

Greek origin · /dor-uh-THEE-uh/ · classic

Meaning: From the Greek elements doron and theos, meaning gift of God.

Popularity 91/1004 syllablesPeaked 1920↓ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1920s.

Today, Dorothea is one of the most common baby names (popularity 91/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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