Names That Mean Divine

Too tightly tied to the aging musical clan featuring Donny and Marie.

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

Dianne, one of the many offshoots and variations of the classic Diana, had its moment in the sun in the 1940s--it was a Top 100 name from 1943 to 1952. It now would make a very unlikely choice.

A deity worshipped across Eastern European countries, goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. Folklore describes Devana as a virgin goddess whose virginity is renewed every spring, and she is often depicted riding on a mare.

Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg, meaning "God."

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.

Lighter Latin version of Anselm.

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.

Zippy diminutive of Germanic names containing the element os, meaning "god".

Future CEO.

Deanne was one of many variations popular in the middle of the 20th century, during the heyday of Diane and sisters and even cousins. Now, at least one generation away from a comeback.

A Celtic goddess of springs and rivers.

Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.

In Marathi culture a devak is a totem or 'family guardian' that is symbolised by a material thing (like a tree or a mountain). Men and women with the same devak cannot marry.

Theonoe (g) is a Greek name used on various mythological figures — the most famous being Theonoe of Egypt, a princess from Eurypides’ play Helen. Theonoe comes with a few adorable nickname options, including Theo, Thea, and Noa.

Deeviya is a variation of the popular Indian girl's name Divya ‚ itself deriving from the Sanskrit word dhivyáa meaning "divine brilliance."

Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.

Ožbej broke into the Slovenian charts in 2004 but has been given to, at most, 52 boys in a single year (2012).