Dog Names That Mean Miracle

Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.

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".

Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.

Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.

A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

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.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

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

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

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

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.

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.

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.