Dorothea
dor-uh-THEE-uh
Girl · Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
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Thea
Girl · Greek · Short name
- Meaning
- Gift of God, goddess
- Pronunciation
- THEE-uh
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Greek meaning goddess or gift of God; a short form of Dorothea.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Greek, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Scandinavia
Alternate spellings
ThiaGreek / English
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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