Dorothee
Meaning of Dorothee
Dorothee is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has origins in both German and French cultures. In German, it is pronounced as doh-ROH-tay (/do.ʁo.ˈteː/), while in French, it is pronounced as doh-roh-TAY (/doʊ.ʁo.te/). The name Dorothee is often seen as a variation of the popular name Dorothy.
Although not as common in recent years, Dorothee has a rich history of usage in the United States. In 2021, there were 6 occurrences of the name, ranking at 13,431. Looking back at historical data, we can see that Dorothee had its peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century. It was particularly popular during the 1920s and 1930s when it ranked within the top 10 names for baby girls.
The name Dorothee carries with it a sense of elegance and sophistication. It evokes images of strong and independent women throughout history who have made significant contributions to society. Choosing the name Dorothee for your baby girl will not only give her a unique and distinguished identity but also connect her to a rich cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as doh-ROH-tay (/do.ʁo.ˈteː/)
French
- Pronunced as doh-roh-TAY (/doʊ.ʁo.te/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Dorothee
| Dorothee Sölle, a German liberation theologian from Cologne, coined the term "Christofascism" and passed away from cardiac arrest at a conference in Göppingen. |
| Dorothée Pullinger - Dorothée Aurélie Marianne Pullinger, MBE was a pioneering automobile engineer and businesswoman. |
| Dorothee Poelchau was a German librarian and resistance fighter against the Nazis, honored as Righteous Among the Nations in 1971. |
| Dorothée Gilbert is a principal dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet. |
| Dorothee Bohle is a German political scientist and professor known for her work on international political economy, European integration, and transformation processes in Central and Eastern Europe. |
