Dorothee Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Dorothee

"Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1923 👥 295 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
295
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Dorothee Mean?

Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy. Notable people with this name include:Dorothée, French singer Dorothee Bär, German politician Dorothee Bauer, German Olympic sport shooter Dorothée Berryman, Canadian actress Dorothee Bohle, German political scientist Dorothée de Courlande or Dorothée de Dino (1793–1862), German princess Dorothée Dupuis, French art curator, critic, and publisher Dorothee Elmiger, Swiss writer Dorothée Gilbert, French ballerina Dorothee Haroske, German mathematician Dorothée Jemma, French voice actress Dorothée Laternser, German-born Liechtenstein paediatrician and politician Dorothée Le Maître (1896–1990), French paleontologist Dorothée Lima (male), Dahomean newspaper editor and publisher Dor

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Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy. Notable people with this name include:Dorothée, French singer Dorothee Bär, German politician Dorothee Bauer, German Olympic sport shooter Dorothée Berryman, Canadian actress Dorothee Bohle, German political scientist Dorothée de Courlande or Dorothée de Dino (1793–1862), German princess Dorothée Dupuis, French art curator, critic, and publisher Dorothee Elmiger, Swiss writer Dorothée Gilbert, French ballerina Dorothee Haroske, German mathematician Dorothée Jemma, French voice actress Dorothée Laternser, German-born Liechtenstein paediatrician and politician Dorothée Le Maître (1896–1990), French paleontologist Dorothée Lima (male), Dahomean newspaper editor and publisher Dor

Root Element
Dorothee
Core Meaning
"Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Dorothee

D 4
O 6
R 9
O 6
T 2
H 8
E 5
E 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
22
Soul Urge
Master Builder
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Dorothee in Numbers

295 US bearers
1923 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Dorothee" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Dorothee or Dorothée is a German or French (respectively) female given name, a variant of Dorothy".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~295 people named Dorothee in the US. Peaked in 1923 with 26 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Dorothee?

The Life Path number for Dorothee is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 22. Personality: 5.

Is Dorothee a boy or girl name?

Dorothee is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Dorothee in the US?

Approximately 295 people in the United States are named Dorothee. The name peaked in 1923 with 26 recorded uses.

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