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Dortha

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Pronounced DOR-thuh /ˈdɔːr.θə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Dorothea (and its short form Dorothy), from the Greek 'doron' ('gift') plus 'theos' ('God') — 'gift of God.' A homespun early-century spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet old name: Dortha traces to Dorothy ('gift of God,' Greek), said 'DOR-thuh.' Early-century and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA variant of Dorothea (and its short form Dorothy), from the Greek 'doron' ('gift') plus 'theos' ('God') — 'gift of God.' A homespun early-century spelling.

U.S. rank (1984)#10863 ↘ Falling

1984 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dortha is a variant of Dorothea, from the Greek for 'gift of God,' and a cousin to Dorothy. Common in the early 20th-century heartland and South, it peaked in 1921 and gradually receded (said 'DOR-thuh').

Dortha belonged to the early-century generation and is seldom used now. Rare, warm, and vintage.

Did you know? Dortha is a folksy spelling tied to Dorothea and Dorothy ('gift of God'); it peaked around 1921 and has faded to rarity since.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Dortha — Variant of Dorothea/Dorothy; Greek 'gift of God'

Variations

DorothyDorotheaDortho

Nicknames

DotDottie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dortha mean?

Dortha is a variant of Dorothea and Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Dortha?

It's said DOR-thuh /ˈdɔːr.θə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dortha a boy or girl name?

Dortha is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Dortha?

Dortha peaked in the early twenties and is very rare today.