Dorothe

Dorothe is a short form of the names Dorothea or Dorothee and carries the meaning 'gift of God'. This origin comes from Ancient Greek, where dôron means 'gift, offering' and theós means 'God, divine'. The name Dorothe is especially common in Germany and the Netherlands, where it also appears in the variant Dorothé.

What does the name Dorothe mean?

Dorothe is derived from Dorothea or Dorothee and means 'gift of God', which comes from the Ancient Greek words dôron for 'gift, offering' and theós for 'God, divine'. The name is particularly found in Germany and the Netherlands, where it is also spelled as Dorothé.

Where does the name Dorothe come from?

The origin of Dorothe is Ancient Greek and means 'gift of God'. The components consist of dôron ‎(δῶρον), meaning 'gift, offering', and theós ‎(θεός), meaning 'God, divine'. The name is used in the languages German, Dutch, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Dorothe?

The pronunciation of Dorothe is three to four syllables and follows a classical structure. The name is pronounced as 'Do-ro-the' [ˈdoːʁote] and begins with a long O sound that conveys depth and calmness. The distinctly separated syllables create a steady rhythm. The final '-the' sounds soft and unobtrusive. Thus, Dorothe appears traditional, dignified, and graceful – melodious and gentle in its conclusion.

When is the name day of Dorothe?

The name day of Dorothe is celebrated on February 6 and June 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Dorothe is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at 2,766th. In the last ten years, Dorothe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dori / Doro

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dorothe Engelbretsdatter (Norwegian writer)
• Dorothe Ingenfeld (opera singer from Germany)