Dorthia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dorthia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 11 babies have been named Dorthia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorthia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,684 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,684
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dorthia
Dorthia is a girl name .
Dorthia is currently ranked #69,684 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorthia include Dor, Dort, Dorty, Dortie, Hia, Hiay, Hiaie, Doy, Doie, and Dorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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