Names That Mean Gift

This gallicized spelling of Mazhe, itself a Breton version of Matthew, is currently popular for baby boys in France, where it ranks in the Top 100. But this is one European name that probably will not translate for English speakers, who may not be able to wrap their tongues around the subtleties of its pronunciation.

Mahé

Izya is a unisex Russian nickname, used for Isaak and Isidore for boys, and for Isabel and Isidora for girls. Unlike other Russian nicknames (Sasha, Anya, Sonya), this has not caught on internationally yet.

Izya

Dorottya

We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.

Matti

Matiu

Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.

Mati

Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.

Matic

Diodorus derives from the Greek elements Dios, meaning "of Zeus," and doron, "gift." Diodorus Siculus, a Greek historian from the first century BC, is the most notable bearer.

Diodorus

Sweet old-fashioned nickname name that could make a comeback in the wake of Sadie, Edie et al. Famous bearers include author Dodie Smith, who wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians and I Capture the Castle.
Downside: The dodo bird.

Dodie

A stylish member of the Matthew family that's currently popular in Belgium — more so than traditional Mathieu.

Mathéo

Jasmijn

A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."

Midora

Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.

Hadiyya

Matevž

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

Heliodoros

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

Masuyo

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Tiiu

Classic choice in Nigeria that has been used in the US since 1999.

Ebunoluwa

Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively. 

Eleodora

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.