Gift of God
A Scandinavian and German variant of Dorothea. It is derived from the Greek elements 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (god). While it was more common in the early 20th century, it now serves as a rare, vintage alternative to Dorothy.
Less common today
Dorthea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,821 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American politician from Nebraska
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