Dorothea could be turned around to
Theodora.
Dorrit (Door - it) or
Dorit (Door - eat) are other forms of
DorothyMadola is a name in my family tree. I have found others with this name but I haven't been able to find a meaning or origin.
Odile doesn't sound very close to
Dolly but has the same letters
I agree that
Dahlia is a great name!