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Origin & history of Dorthea1
Modern American roots
The name Dorthea is of Greek origin, derived from the name Dorothea, which means gift of God. The name Dorthea has been in use since ancient times and has been popularized by various cultures throughout history. In the Bible, Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) is a disciple who is known for her good works and charity. In literature, Dorothea Brooke is a main character in George Eliot's novel Middlemarch, published in 1871-72. The name Dorthea has been associated with several saints, including Saint Dorothea of Caesarea, who was martyred in the 4th century. In music, Dorthea is a song by the American rock band The Doors, released in 1967. The name Dorthea has been used in various forms, such as Dorothy, Dorthy, and Dot. The name Dorthea has been popularized in different cultures, such as in Germany, where it is spelled Dorothea, and in Denmark, where it is spelled Dorthe. In the United States, the name Dorthea was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, when it was often given to girls born into families of German or Scandinavian descent. The name Dorthea has a strong, regal sound, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a classic and elegant name for their daughter.
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Root name
The root form of Dorthea is
Dorthea — meaning Gift of God in Greek.
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Modern usage
Dorthea remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Dorthea?
1921
peak year
Dorthea reached its widest reach during the Roaring Twenties. In 1921, 69 babies received the name (ranked #890). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #16191), with about 5 babies given the name annually. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,430 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
69
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #890)
(ranked #890)
5
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
50
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,430
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Dorthea8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
D4
O6
R9
T2
H8
E5
A1
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Dorthea💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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