Dog Names That Mean Miracle

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

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

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

Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.

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

This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.

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

Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.

Slovak cognate of Mattea.

A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.

A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.

Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much higher up the charts).

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

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

Has a feminine feline feel.

The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.