Names That Mean Gift

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name giver, especially with its dynamic nickname, Feo (pronounced FAY-oh).

Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.

A pretty name with that fashionable V intitial, little known outside of Latvia.

Armenian variation of Theodore.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

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).

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.

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".

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

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.

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.

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

The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.

Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.