Names That Mean Gift
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Mathys
French variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Commonly found in France — you're more likely to meet a Matthias in the US.
Cleodora
Greek
"gift of glory"
The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the prophetic Thriai, who divined the future by throwing pebbles. She was a lover of the sea god Poseidon. The name also belongs to a species of…
Makana
Hawaiian
"gift"
A unisex name in Hawaii, with great potential for cool nickname Ma(c)k.
Iliodor
Russian variation of Heliodoro, Greek
"gift of the Sun"
Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.
Netanel
Variation of Nathaniel, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Diodor
Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian variation of Diodorus, Latin from Greek
"gift of Zeus"
This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.
Liodor
Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.
Avreen
Punjabi
"God's gift"
A stylish-sounding Indian girl name — like a more chic and unique Avery.
Jázmin
Hungarian variation of Jasmine, Persian
"gift from God"
Theódór
Icelandic variation of Theodore, Greek
"gift of god"
The Icelandic form of Theodore, currently ranking in the Top 50 over there.
Mattis
Scandinavian, German variation of Matthias, Matthew
"gift of God"
Mattis was most popular in Scandinavia in the 2000s and 2010s, and is now seeing success in Germany. In the US, it's most familiar as a surname.
Mattityahu
Hebrew
"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"
The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan , meaning "gift", and yah , "God". Also written as Mattitihiah, this form appears on several figures in the Old Testament, along with a priest…
Mattitia
Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Judeo-Italian form of an ancient relative of Matthew, Mattitia may also be spelled as Mattatia. It is notably associated with a 2nd-century (BC) priest who helped to lead the Maccabean revolt to…
Isidro
Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
"gift of Isis"
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
Damiri
Slavic, American
"gift"
Possibly a spin on Damir, a Slavic name from the elements "give" and "peace, world" or from a revolutionary slogan. But the name's usage in the US seems more likely to be tied to its fashionable…
Natty
English
"gift of god"
Natty short form of Nathan, Nathaniel or even Ignatius.
Matyáš
Czech variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
The Czech version of Matthias was derived via the Hungarian variation, Mátyás.
Hermas
Greek
"gift of Hermes; stone pile, boundary marker"
This Greek name may have several meanings. Referenced in the bible, Hermas was the name of one of the 70 Disciples. The Shepherd of Hermas was an early Christian literary work from the 2nd century.
Tad
Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic
"gift of God"
An approachable mini name that could go on the birth certificate, but may work best as a nickname. Full name options include Thaddeus, Theodore, and Thomas, which was the given name of Abe's son Tad…
Lahja
Finnish
"gift"
This evocative and attractive Finnish name means gift.