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My grandmother knew a Dorcas when I was little. It was just an interesting unusual name then, as I don't think 'dork' was a familiar word in the UK until the internet happened. Even in the US it only dates from the 60s, so there are probably still quite a few people with the name around - but much like my cousin Gaye, I doubt anyone's going to be named after them. I actually like the look of it, but that 'ork' sound is awkward.

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Tabitha is much more usable. I've never heard of a witchy Tabitha so I don't have that association; it seems quite sprightly & domestic somehow, probably because it makes me think of tabby cats and tablecloths.