Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

  1. Wonder
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Not all words work as baby names, but Wonder would transition seamlessly.
  2. Bozena
    • Origin:

      Slavic, Polish
    • Meaning:

      "divine"
    • Description:

      Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg, meaning "God."
  3. Milvi
    • Origin:

      Estonian diminutive of Miranda, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "marvelous"
    • Description:

      The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".
  4. Theophania
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Description:

      This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult to wear. The English variation Tiffany may be more wearable.
  5. Jenica
    • Origin:

      Romanian variation of Jane
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Jenica might work if you can't decide between Jennifer and Jessica. It's certainly a more distinctive option.
  6. Maricela
    • Origin:

      Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
    • Description:

      A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.
  7. Uriela
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's light"
    • Description:

      That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
  8. Harika
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "a miracle, beautiful"
    • Description:

      Pretty and unusual.
  9. Shany
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "marvelous, wonderful"
    • Description:

      Peppy cheerleader with African roots.
  10. Orella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "announcement from the gods, oracle"
    • Description:

      A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
  11. Panthea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "all the gods"
    • Description:

      Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
  12. Urania
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly"
    • Description:

      The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
  13. Zelig
    • Origin:

      Yiddish variation of Selig
    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"
    • Description:

      A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.
  14. Magic
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
  15. Pella
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "stone or marvel of God"
    • Description:

      This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
  16. Engracia
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "endowed with God's grace"
    • Description:

      Charming alternative to the overused Grace.
  17. Osgood
    • Origin:

      Teutonic
    • Meaning:

      "divine creator"
    • Description:

      This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony. Oz is the enlivening nickname.
  18. Celimene
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly strength"
    • Description:

      Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.
  19. Providence
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "divine protection or care"
    • Description:

      A Puritanical virtue name and also a place name, belonging to the state capital of Rhode Island and several other towns and cities in the US.
  20. Ulanni
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly beauty"
    • Description:

      This name is a variation of U'i lani, which means heavenly beauty in Hawaiian.