Dorothea
Meaning
Gift Of God
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/dəˈroʊθiə/
Traits associated with the name Dorothea:
Dorothea has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.
Dogs named Dorothea tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Dorothea?
It suggests that you have an appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for vintage styles. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and are likely to be a devoted companion.
Is Dorothea a good dog name?
Dorothea has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dorothea isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Dorothea is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Dorothea was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Dorothea is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Dorothea was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Dorothea's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Dorothea is most adored in Nebraska, District of Columbia and Ohio.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Wisconsin and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dorothea.
Dorothea is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Echoes of yesteryears, harking back to "Little Dorrit" and Victorian times.
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