Dorothea: Name day

Name day

Dorothea's name day is observed on February 6 in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and the USA. Further observances occur on June 5 in Greece and Ukraine. Additionally, Austria recognizes a second name day for Dorothea on June 25.

Dorothea Origin Meaning History and Mood

Dorothea is a beautiful feminine name of Greek origin, translating to mean "gift of God." In the USA, it achieved peak popularity around the turn of the 20th century before gradually fading into a less common, but still respected, classic. The name projects an elegant and sophisticated mood, often associated with dignity and traditional charm. Its structure makes it the conceptual opposite of the name Theodore. Recognized universally as a female identifier, Dorothea stands as a substantial, historically significant choice.

Name Day List: Dorothea

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	6	February	Dorothea, Doris, Paul
Denmark	6	February	Dorothea
Germany	6	February	Dorothea
USA	6	February	Amanda, Dolly, Dora, Doreen, Dorothea, Dorothy, Dorthy, Dottie, Manda, Mandi, Mandy, Ron, Rona, Ronald, Ronalda, Ronaldo, Ronnie, Titus
Greece	5	June	Dorotheos, Dorothea, Dorothy, Selene
Ukraine	5	June	Dorothea, Dora, Dorothy, Ihor
Austria	25	June	Dorothea, Eleonora, Ella