Dorothee

Dorothee is the German variant of the name Dorothea, and in the form Dorothée, it is the French variant. The name means "gift of God" and comes from the Ancient Greek words dôron, meaning "gift, offering," and theós, meaning "God, divine." Other variants include Dorothe and Dorotée.

What does the name Dorothee mean?

The name Dorothee, also spelled Dorothée in French, is a form of Dorothea and means "gift of God." This meaning is derived from the Ancient Greek words dôron for "gift, offering" and theós for "God, divine." A common short form is Doro.

Where does the name Dorothee come from?

The name Dorothee has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "gift of God."

How do you pronounce Dorothee?

The pronunciation of Dorothee is phonetically pleasant and consists of three to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Do-ro-thee" [doʁoˈteː], starting with a long O sound that conveys calmness. The stressed final syllable with a long E gives the name brightness. The open vowel structure lends an elegant aura. Dorothee appears classic and feminine – present, harmonious, and sonically appealing.

When is the name day of Dorothee?

The name day for Dorothee is celebrated on February 6 (Dorothea of Cappadocia) and June 25 (Dorothea of Montau).

Popularity

In Germany, Dorothee is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1959 at 236th place. In the last ten years, Dorothee has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it 2,123rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,825th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Dora / Dorettchen / Dori / Doris / Dorle / Doro / Dorte / Dotti / Döte / Thea / Thee

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dorothee Bär (German politician)
• Dorothee Berryman (Canadian actress)
• Dorothee Döring (writer from Germany)
• Dorothee Eberhardt (German composer and music educator)
• Dorothee Echter (writer from Germany)
• Dorothee Haffner (art historian from Germany)
• Dorothée Hahne (German composer)
• Dorothee Hansen (German art historian)
• Dorothee Jemma (French actress)
• Dorothee Metlitzki (American writer)
• Dorothee Parker (German actress)
• Dorothee Rätsch (artist from Germany)
• Dorothee Rippmann (German historian)
• Dorothee Rocke (German artist)
• Dorothee Roth (German actress)
• Dorothee Schmitz-Köster (writer from Germany)
• Dorothee Schumacher (designer from Germany)
• Dorothee Smith (artist)
• Dorothee Sölle (theological writer)
• Dorothee Theopold (German writer)