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Dorthella

Quick answerThe name 'Dorthella' is a feminine given name meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (god), making it a variant of Dorothy.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,493
TrendVintage
Peak year1925
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageEnglish
CultureWestern
ReligionChristianity
Letters9
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,493

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dorthella

The name 'Dorthella' is a feminine given name meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (god), making it a variant of Dorothy.

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Etymology

The name 'Dorthella' is a feminine given name meaning "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (god), making it a variant of Dorothy. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical figures or religious significance beyond its Christian association as a diminutive or elaboration of Dorothy.

Dorthella currently ranks #4,493 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.

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