Dorothea

Pronunciation: [ d-awr-uhth-EE-uh ]

Boy Name #19,063 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dorothea is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-awr-uhth-EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Dorothea often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,063
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie Doroie

Also a Girl Name

Dorothea is also used as a girl name, ranked #2064.

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Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorothea

Is Dorothea a boy or girl name?

Dorothea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19063. As a girl name, it is ranked #2064. Dorothea is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dorothea?

Dorothea is pronounced d-awr-uhth-EE-uh.

How popular is the name Dorothea?

Dorothea is currently ranked #19063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dorothea?

Common nicknames for Dorothea include Dor, Doy, Dorie, and Doroie.

Is Dorothea a common or rare name?

Dorothea is an uncommon name, ranked #19063 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dorothea

Dorothea is a boy name .

Is Dorothea a boy or girl name? Dorothea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,063 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,064. Dorothea is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dorothea is currently ranked #19,063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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