Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Dorothea Updated November 6, 2025 by Jennifer M. Dorothea Gender: Female Origin: Greek Meaning: Gift Of God ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Dorothea? The name Dorothea is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Gift Of God. People who like the name Dorothea also like: Beatrice, Dorothy, Penelope, Eleanor, Evangeline, Amelia, Charlotte, Peter, Felix, Theodore, Nathaniel, Liam, Henry, Leo Names like Dorothea: Darwid, Dard, Darth, Drita, Duarte, Dorothy, Deward, Dorotea, Dorit, Darda, Doherty, Duard Stats for the Name Dorothea Dorothea is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Dorothea is currently not ranked in U.S. births