Dorathy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dorathy means 'gift of God'.
Meaning of the Name Dorathy
Dorathy is a variant spelling of the name Dorothy, which is derived from the Greek name Dorothea. It is composed of the elements 'doron', meaning 'gift', and 'theos', meaning 'god'. In Greek mythology, Dorothea was a name for the goddess of gifts. Dorathy has a similar meaning, symbolizing the idea of being a gift from God. It is a name that has been used primarily in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Dorathy
The popularity for the name Dorathy peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 81 births, which ranked number 1,545 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Dorathy had the most female births in 1921 with 81, which ranked number 813 out of 5,870 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Dorathy
Popularity of Dorathy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dorathy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dorathy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dorathy is a great pick!
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