150+ Names That Mean Gift from God

Maori form of Matthew

Toros is a multicultural option, used in Armenia as a variation of classic Theodore, in Spanish to refer to bulls, or sometimes to bullfighting, and in Turkey, as a place name, given to a mountain complex in the south of the country, whose name is borrowed from the Latin "Taurus", again meaning bull.

Toros is a multicultural option, used in Armenia as a variation of classic Theodore, in Spanish to refer to bulls, or sometimes to bullfighting, and in Turkey, as a place name, given to a mountain complex in the south of the country, whose name is borrowed from the Latin "Taurus", again meaning bull.

This Arabic name, which can be used for either boys or girls, can also mean "wide-eyed" in the sense of someone who is studious and perceptive. Ayaan is most familiar to people in the West from its connection to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali women's right activist.

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

Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.

Also spelled as Nunamé, Nuname is a name used by the Ewe tribe of West Africa. Derived from the word nunana meaning "gift", it is a pleasant sounding choice.

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

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.

Slovak cognate of Mattea.

As Theo and Thea get more popular, so do Teo and Tea, short forms of the Latinate variations of Theodore and Matthew -- which include Dorotea and Mattea. But like Theo and Thea, Tea can stand perfectly well on its own and blends seamlessly into any Anglophone or European culture, if that is your aim. Some may argue that the Tea version is the prettiest and it's certainly the sleekest.

The Icelandic form of Theodore, currently ranking in the Top 50 over there.

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

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

A romantic way to get to covetable nicknames Gia and Nina.

Sweet but spirited, Nunana is a name used by the Ewe tribe of West Africa and is most familiar as a given name in Ghana. Derived from the word for "gift", it is a pleasant choice with nicknames Nuna and Anna.

Popular Irish name brought here by singer Sinead O'Connor, could make a striking choice for a child with deep Irish roots.