Cat Names That Mean Miracle

Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.

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

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

This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.

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.

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

Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.

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

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

This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.

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

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

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.

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

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Has a feminine feline feel.

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