Gift of God
Derived from the Greek name Dorothea, it combines 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (god). It was a top 10 name in the US from 1904 to 1939 and is currently experiencing a vintage revival. The name is famously associated with the protagonist of the Oz series.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist who travels to the Land of Oz · The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
First African-American film star nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress
Nobel Prize-winning chemist who determined the structure of penicillin
American poet, writer, and satirist known for her wit
Social activist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
Olympic gold medalist figure skater
Mathematician and NASA's first African-American manager
Quick-witted character played by Bea Arthur · The Golden Girls
