Dorothy
DOR-uh-thee
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
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Dorothea
Girl · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Pronunciation
- dor-uh-THEE-uh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Greek 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God), the longer form of Dorothy.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Alternate spellings
DoroteaItalian / Spanish
Italian and Spanish form.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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