Dortha
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Dortha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 531 babies have been named Dortha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dortha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,001 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,001
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dortha
Dortha is a girl name .
Dortha is currently ranked #71,001 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dortha include Dor, Dort, Dorty, Dortie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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