Doretha is an alternative to the more common Dorothea. This old-fashioned “grandma name” hasn't been popular in the United States since the 1960s, but we can see it making a comeback. It comes with a variety of nicknames, and it has a strong meaning that will be symbolic to many new parents. Pair Doretha with a current middle name to bring it into the 21st century.
Meaning of the name Doretha:
Greek: Gift of God
Origin of the name Doretha:
Doretha is a derivative of the names Dorothy and Dorothea. They're derived from Theodora, the feminine version of the Greek name Theodore. It means “gift of God.”
Symbolism of the name Doretha:
New parents, particularly those of faith, will most likely find symbolism in the meaning “gift of God.”
Style of the name Doretha:
Grandma name, old-fashioned
Gender of the name Doretha:
Doretha is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Doretha:
DOR-ee-tha
Number of syllables in the name Doretha:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Doretha:
The baby name Doretha evokes images of someone who is talkative and charismatic.
Alternative spellings for the name Doretha:
- Doritha
- Doreetha
Nicknames for the name Doretha:
- Dory
- Dori
- Dolly
- Dot
- Dottie
- Retha
Popularity of the name Doretha:
According to the Social Security Administration, Doretha was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States on and off up until 1963. It was most popular in 1932 when it ranked at number 502. It last ranked at number 913 in 1963.
Related names for the name Doretha:
Great middle names for Doretha and their meanings:
- Iris (rainbow)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Mae (pearl)
- Sage (wise)
- Emily (rival)
- Charlotte (free man)
- Alexis (defender of men)
- Rose (flower)
- Parker (park keeper)
Famous people with the name Doretha:
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Doretha in popular culture:
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