Dorothea

Meaning: (Gift of God, Variant of Dorothy, Feminine form of the Late Greek name (Dorotheos), which meant “Gift of God” from Greek (Doron) “Gift” and (Theos) “God”. Dorothea was the name of two early saints, notably the 4^th Century martyr Dorothea of Caesarea. It was also borne by the 14^th Century Saint Dorothea of Montau, who was the patron saint of Prussia. )

Origin: (Greek, Latin, German, Dutch, English)

Pronunciation:  (do-ro-TE-ah (German), dawr-ə-THEE-ə (English), dor-oh-THEE-ah, DowRah-THIYah (English), DowRowTEHaa (German))

Gender: Female

I have debated adding this name for some time. It is although a good alternative for Dorothy which has an old fashioned feel. However Dorothea looks a little weird to me. I think it’s the Doro followed by Thea which when together to me it seems it shouldn’t fit together but it does. I like the meanings however and it has an interesting history.