Name Profile
Dorothea
“Gift of God” — German
GirlGerman3 syllablesCurrent rank #196 (1921)
About Dorothea
An elegant and lyrical German choice, Dorothea translates to the beautiful sentiment "gift of God." This sophisticated girl's name carries an air of literary grace and vintage romance, offering an abundance of sweet nicknames like Dottie or Thea.
Quick Facts
GenderGirl
OriginGerman
Syllables3
Nicknames for Dorothea
DoroDorDorieDoryRothea
Popularity in the U.S.
Dorothea is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
Dorothea popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Dorothea had 1,057 births in 1921.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 562 | #174 |
| 1913 | 658 | #176 |
| 1914 | 731 | #182 |
| 1915 | 925 | #182 |
| 1916 | 1,036 | #179 |
| 1917 | 1,076 | #180 |
| 1918 | 1,065 | #187 |
| 1919 | 1,001 | #191 |
| 1920 | 1,110 | #187 |
| 1921 | 1,057 | #196 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Dorothea Rose
- Dorothea Claire
- Dorothea June
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dorothea mean?
Dorothea is commonly linked to the meaning Gift of God and is associated with German roots.
Is Dorothea a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Dorothea is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
What are common nicknames for Dorothea?
Popular nicknames include Doro, Dor, Dorie, Dory, Rothea.