Cat Names That Mean Miracle
- Matija
Origin:
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, AramaicMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
- Eleadora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of the sun"Description:
Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.
- Dorottya
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Dorothy, GreekMeaning:
"gift of God"
- Evena
Origin:
Finnish feminization of Even, NorwegianMeaning:
"gift; winner"Description:
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
- Johnathan
Origin:
Variation of JonathanMeaning:
"gift of Jehovah"Description:
Some people may prefer this spelling to clarify the name's connection to John, but it could be one h too many, exemplified by its steady decline over the past two decades.
- Callidora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of beauty"Description:
An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).
- Mathys
Origin:
French variation of Matthias, AramaicMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.
- Bogdan
Origin:
Russian, Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Bulgarian, RomanianMeaning:
"gift from God"Description:
Popular in Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Russia, and familiar in the UK too, Bogdan is a rugged and strong sounding choice with a similar meaning to US favorite Theodore. Made up of the Slavic elements bogŭ and danŭ, it means "gift from God".
- Hiba
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.
- Phedora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"supreme gift"Description:
A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.
- Merivel
Origin:
Romani form of MarvelDescription:
Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.
- Diodorus
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"gift of Zeus"Description:
Diodorus derives from the Greek elements Dios, meaning "of Zeus," and doron, "gift." Diodorus Siculus, a Greek historian from the first century BC, is the most notable bearer.
- Ohanna
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Hebrew and ArmenianMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.
- Hermas
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of Hermes; stone pile, boundary marker"Description:
This Greek name may have several meanings. Referenced in the bible, Hermas was the name of one of the 70 Disciples. The Shepherd of Hermas was an early Christian literary work from the 2nd century.
- Momoe
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one hundred blessings"Description:
Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
- Elladora
Origin:
English compound nameMeaning:
"she is a gift"Description:
Pretty smoosh name from the popular elements Ella + Dora, or a spin on Eleanora influenced by Dora "gift".
- Dorka
Origin:
Diminutive of Dorottya, HungarianMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.
- Polydore
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"many gifts"Description:
As Polydoros, this rare Greek name belonged to several figures in Greek mythology, including a son of King Priam of Troy.
- Tanaquil
Origin:
EtruscanMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
- Matan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift"Description:
Spelling variation of Mattan.