Female Name
Dortha
ˈdɔɹ.θə
ˈdɔː.θə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
rare English
theophoric names
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
39/100
classic80%
mature100%
upper class65%
strong65%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
Dortha is a variant of the name Dorothy, which itself originates from the Greek name 'Dorothea', meaning 'gift of God'. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its original meaning while adapting to local linguistic norms.
Etymology
Original Form:
Dorothea
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek 'Dorothea' to the Latin 'Dorothea', then to the Old English 'Dorothy', and finally to the variant 'Dortha'.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.