Cat Names That Mean Miracle

Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.

More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.

Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.

A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.

Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.

Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.

This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.

A unisex name in Hawaii, with great potential for cool nickname Ma(c)k.

Heliodoros was derived from the Greek components helios, meaning "sun," and doron, "gift."

This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.

The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.

This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.

Mostly heard on girls, but we've met boys wearing the name, too.

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Has a feminine feline feel.

Slovak cognate of Mattea.

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.