Dorthea

Pronunciation: [ d-AWRTH-ee-uh ]

Dorthea is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,348 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Dorthea is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWRTH-ee-uh.

Parents who love the name Dorthea often also consider Alvira, Clarence, Roy .

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Historical Record

Dorthea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 1,133 babies have been named Dorthea in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Dorthea is past its peak , currently ranked #71,348 for girl names in the US .

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#71,348
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Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,348
Total SSA Count
5

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Dor Doy Dorie Dortie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorthea

Is Dorthea a boy or girl name?
Dorthea is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Dorthea?
Dorthea is pronounced d-AWRTH-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Dorthea?
Dorthea is currently ranked #71348 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Dorthea?
Common nicknames for Dorthea include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dortie.
Is Dorthea a common or rare name?
Dorthea is an uncommon name, ranked #71348 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Dorthea?
Dorthea pairs well with Alvira, Clarence, Roy, Else in style and sound.

About the Name Dorthea

Dorthea is a girl name .

Dorthea is currently ranked #71,348 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dorthea include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Dortie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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