Dorthe
Danish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Dorthe
The name 'Dorthe' is a Danish and Norwegian variant of 'Dorothea', meaning "gift of God" from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Dorthe' is a Danish and Norwegian variant of 'Dorothea', meaning "gift of God" from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures and Christian contexts, historically popularized through early Christian saints like Saint Dorothea of Caesarea.
Dorthe currently ranks #4,581 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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