NAME PROFILE

Dorothee

Derived from the Gaelic word 'Rían' meaning 'little king' and the Arabic 'Rayyan' meaning 'luxuriant' or 'watered'; it represents a person with a natural sense of leadership, confidence, and a soul that is spiritually refreshed.

Key Stats

Total births295
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1918
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1918
Most recent1918
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

PA — 100%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%NH — 0%

Notable People

Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) · Ryan Gosling (La La Land) · Ryan Seacrest (American Idol) · Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) · Ryan Tannehill (NFL Quarterback)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RyRy-Ry

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