Dorotha
Meaning
a spelling variant of Dorothy, from Greek Dorothea, gift of God, combining doron, gift, and theos, god
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dorotha peaked in the 1910s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Dorotha
Most people given the name Dorotha in the United States were born between 1930 and 1959. The Dorotha you meet today is most often in her 70s or 80s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dorotha deep dive
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