Dorthay
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorthay
The name 'Dorthay' is a variant of 'Dorothy', meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Dorthay' is a variant of 'Dorothy', meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with historical prominence due to early Christian saints and the 4th-century Saint Dorothy of Caesarea.
Dorthay currently ranks #4,732 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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