Gift of God
Doretha is a variation of Dorothy, which is derived from the Greek name Dorothea. It combines the elements 'doron', meaning gift, and 'theos', meaning God. While popular in the early 20th century, it has since become a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage feel.
Less common today
Doretha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,157 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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