Dorothea

Girl

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“gift of God”

Cultural Notes

The original Greek-derived form; Dorothea Dix was a pioneering 19th-century mental health reformer.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Dorothea

  • Dorothea Lange, Dorothea Dix

Variants & Spellings

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