Dorthe is a female given name of Danish origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Þórðr,' which means 'Thor's earth.' It is a variation of the name Dorothy, with Dorthe being a more traditional and less common form in Denmark. The name has gained some international recognition through figures like Dorthe Holm, a prominent Danish actress, and Dorthe Nors, an acclaimed Danish author.
"The name Dorthe was not particularly popular during this period, with a total of 36 births recorded over these years. The most popular years for the name were 1916 and 1921, each with 8 births."