What origin is the name Dorothea?

Dorothea comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dorothea a popular name?

Dorothea is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Dorothea?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dorothea — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dorothea

Q: Is Dorothea a rare name?

Yes. Dorothea does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dorothea

Dorothea

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Dorothea is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek roots, this name is a variation of Dorothy and means gift of God.".

Dorothea is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek roots, this name is a variation of Dorothy and means gift of God.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.