Names That Mean Gift

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.

A Top 50 choice in the Netherlands.

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

A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe>, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji and Hindi TV actress Hiba Nawab. Derived from the Arabic wahaba, Hiba means "gift", and is a significant choice in Islamic tradition, as al-Wahhab is one of the 99 names for Allah. Hiba is therefore associated with a God-given gift or blessing, or more broadly, one given unconditionally.

The Czech version of Matthias was derived via the Hungarian variation, Mátyás.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Flowing, melodic boy name with a sun-drenched meaning.

The Slovene cognate of Teo, It peaked in 2007 at Number 61 on the Slovenian charts.

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

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

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

Heliodoros was derived from the Greek components helios, meaning "sun," and doron, "gift."

The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn. A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.

More commonly spelled FEODORA, a charming choice for the intrepid baby namer, especially with its dynamic nickname FEO (pronounced FAY-o).

Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.