Dog Names That Mean Miracle

  1. Bogdan
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God"
    • Description:

      Funny, you don't sound Russian.
  2. Evena
    • Origin:

      Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "gift; winner"
    • Description:

      A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
  3. Hiba
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Eleadora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Johnathan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Jonathan
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Momoe
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one hundred blessings"
    • Description:

      Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
  7. Matan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Mattan.
  8. Hermas
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Liodor
    • Origin:

      Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of the sun"
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Elladora
    • Origin:

      English compound name
    • Meaning:

      "she is a gift"
    • Description:

      Pretty smoosh name from the popular elements Ella + Dora, or a spin on Eleanora influenced by Dora "gift".
  11. Ohanna
    • Origin:

      Hebrew/Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "God's gracious gift"
    • Description:

      A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.
  12. Tanaquil
    • Origin:

      Etruscan
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  13. Phedora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "supreme gift"
    • Description:

      A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.
  14. Dorka
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dorottya, Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.
  15. Polydore
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "many gifts"
    • Description:

      As Polydoros, this rare Greek name belonged to several figures in Greek mythology, including a son of King Priam of Troy.
  16. Mattan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
  17. Kei
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel"
    • Description:

      More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.
  18. Galador
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "milk; gift"
    • Description:

      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.
  19. Doro
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dorothy
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      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.
  20. Kazue
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one blessing"
    • Description:

      This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.