Dorothea
Girl · Greek / English
dorothea · 4 beats
Meaning
Gift of God; the seriously thoughtful heroine of Middlemarch.
The vibe
Dorothea is a name with a lit candle and a heavy book. Vintage and warmly academic — earnest, principled, and quietly in search of a life worth living.
Quick questions
Is Dorothea a boy's or a girl's name?
Dorothea is a girl's name of Greek / English origin.
What is a good nickname for Dorothea?
Thea is the natural nickname for Dorothea.
How popular is Dorothea?
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